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Following a successful generic recruitment process, there are a couple of exciting opportunities remaining within the mental health services, in NHS Forth Valley. We are looking for applicants who have an interest to work within our low secure wards.
Hope House is a 6 bedded specialist unit for females who require a secure environment. Care and treatment is modelled around a Homestyle model of care focusing on rehabilitation, promoting therapeutic meaningful occupation and activity, guided by individual risk assessment. Delivered by an MDT consisting of Nursing, Psychiatry, Activity co-ordinators, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, dietetics and Speech and Language.
Its an exciting time to join our team as we are undergoing a Service review, with opportunity to get involved in quality Improvement. Central focus of the review is to embed a Structured Clinical Care Model; this is a comprehensive systems wide approach that will be delivered over a specific time with clearly defined care plans and exit pathways. Care and treatment will be underpinned by a therapeutic milieu whereby staff deliver consistent responses in everyday interactions appropriate to an individual’s formulation. There is a strong focus on supporting our Nursing staff's training, development and wellbeing, ensuring the team feel equipped to work with individuals with complex needs. With regular ongoing reflective learning and supervision and case consultations with other MDT members.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic suitably qualified first level registered mental health nurses, who are keen to enhance/develop clinical skills, to work within these settings. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and should possess good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal). The successful candidate should be committed to the provision of high quality, patient focused care; have a flexible approach to service needs and a genuine interest in working with patients within a mental health setting. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act (Scotland) required. These posts require the post holder to be able to apply Therapeutic Management of Aggression and Violence techniques (training given). We encourage and support staff to gain a wide range of experiences, and support this through staff personal development plans.
You will be required to work Mon – Sun, across 24 hours shift pattern. NHS Forth Valley is committed to supporting staff with a work-life balance and we are undertaking a 6-month test of change, introducing 12½ hour shift patterns (alongside core shifts) within our mental health wards.
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
This advert is for registered mental health nurses, who have a live UK NMC pin or for mental health nurse graduates, due to qualify in 2024 and who will gain automatic entry onto the UK NMC register.
Informal enquiries: Cara Mulholland, SCN on 01324 572605 / 01324 572600
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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.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.