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An opportunity has arisen for mental health nurse to work within Dundee CRHTT. Applications are welcomed from experienced RMN’s who wish to develop their skills in crisis assessment, intervention and home treatment.
Dundee CRHTT provides 24h, 7 day per week crisis assessment, home treatment and early supported discharge service for individuals with mental health problems.
The service is going through a period of redesign and transformation and the successful candidate will be expected to participate in the ongoing delivery of the Tayside Wide Police Triage Service.
The successful applicants will have previous experience of working as a Band 5 RMN with people who have a wide range of mental health problems.
As a lone worker in the community you will develop, deliver and evaluate specialist psychological and psychosocial interventions, working with people to facilitate, enable and support them within their homes and communities.
The ability to be flexible on a daily basis to meet the job requirements is essential, as is the ability to work as part of a shift rota system. You must be willing and able to travel. There may be a requirement to cover, in special circumstances, in other localities.
Candidates expressing interest in this opportunity must possess and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
Being an open, honest, approachable and responsible individual with an attitude to support excellent team working and growth of strong interpersonal relationships across the teams will be critical values and qualities to developing high performance to ensure the delivery of the best care experience possible.
NHS Tayside is a Values Based Organisation and is both passionate about and committed to the values of NHS Scotland which are:
- Dignity and Respect
- Openness, Honest and Responsibility
- Quality and Teamwork
- Care and Compassion
We have a structured staff review system and offer professional support through our clinical networks. We are committed to regular in-service training and personal and professional development.
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN3 of the NMC Register
Informal enquiries to:
Fiona Smith, Team Leader, fionasmith3@nhs.net or 01382 423053
Danielle Gorrie, Senior Nurse Manager, Carseview Centre Dundee - danielle.gorrie@nhs.net or 01382 660111 ext 58353
Hours of work are: 37.5 per week, part time hours would be considered.