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The post holder will be based within the Integrated Mental Health Service (IMHS), within Woodlands Resource Centre, FCH. This is a permanent post. The post holder will support CPN team to provide care to those experiencing mental illness and receiving care from secondary care mental health services.
We are seeking a dynamic and forward thinking candidate, to assist in providing support for CPN team to offer direct clinical input to patients with a range of mental health issues.
You will be responsible for the delivery of direct care to an allocated caseload of clients on an individualised basis under supervision of registered staff.
You will also be responsible for informally assessing patient progress and presentation, reporting to registered nurse/department manager. Experience working in a mental health setting would be advantageous, however not essential.
The post holder would work across the Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership and will interface across NHS Forth Valley, Housing Services, Substance Misuse Services, SPS and other agencies to provide an accessible and responsive service to meet the mental health needs of individuals, thus helping to support the individual’s engagement and ultimately improve outcomes.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
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
Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.
For informal enquiries contact :-
Amy Whyte Team Leader, Woodlands Resource Centre 01324 624111 or amy.whyte @nhs.scot
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