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*Secondment for 12 months to cover substantive post holders secondment- 2 posts
*Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.
An initial 12 month Secondment opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic registered mental health nurse to join our Mental Health/Addictions Service within HMP Glenochil and the other at HMPYOI Cornton Vale within NHS Forth Valley.
The applicant will demonstrate a sound knowledge of Mental Health and Addictions as well as experience of delivering high quality person–centred care whilst working in a complex multi-disciplinary setting. The ability to co-ordinate the healthcare team in a multi-disciplinary manner is essential. The successful candidate will have experience in developing practice in line with local and national policy.
Applicants will be a first level registered mental health nurse that can provide evidence of ongoing personal development. Excellent communication skills are required.
You will be expected to work Monday to Friday but with occasional flexibility expected in line with service needs.
Informal enquires to, Fiona Donnelly, Team Leader at HMP Glenochil on Tel: 01259-767309 or Rosemary Duffy, Team Leader at HMPYOI Cornton Vale on Tel: 01786-835335.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.