Staff Nurse

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. Who We Are NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website. Position An exciting opportunity has arisen for Registered Mental Health Nurses to join our Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient unit based at Woodland View Hospital in Irvine and Ailsa Hospital in Ayr. This post is offered on a permanent basis. Clonbeith Ward is a 12 bedded Hospital Based Complex Clinical Care ward caring for patients with advanced Dementia who experience stress and distress. Dunure Ward is a 14 bedded Hospital Based Complex Clinical Care ward for individuals over age 65 with functional mental health problems. Ward 3 is a 15 bedded organic assessment ward for people living with dementia who require further assessment and management of their symptoms who experience stress and distress. This opportunity is available to individuals who have a genuine interest in working with older people with a wide range of mental health problems. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering person‑centred care, evidence‑based, recovery‑focused interventions and will also promote collaborative working within a multi‑disciplinary team and across multi‑agency services. Applicants should have excellent communication, interpersonal and time‑management skills along with a positive attitude and proven ability to work as part of a team. Applicants must be willing to undertake training to develop skills and competencies as required. Hours 36 hours per week. Positions Ward3: 1×full‑time post – 72hours (7 shifts) per fortnight DunureWard:2×full‑time post – 72hours (7 shifts) per fortnight ClonbeithWard:1×full‑time post – 72hours (7 shifts) per fortnight UK Driving Licence Full UK Driving Licence not required. What You Will Do You will work as an RMN in a busy ward providing care for older people with complex mental health and physical health conditions. You will work in a collaborative manner with patients and the wider team and MDT. You will function as a Named Nurse and be responsible for co‑ordinating the care of those patients for whom you have named nurse or daily responsibility. You will elevate concerns timeously to the appropriate person, be it medical staff, DCN or SCN. Your Duties Will Include Where agreed, have delegated responsibility for the development and line management of non‑registered nursing staff. Supporting creation of an environment in which effective learning can take place. Acting as a named nurse coordinating the involvement of the multidisciplinary team in the care of individual patients. Supporting required audit activity and ensuring own care is in line with best practice wherever evidence is available. Ensuring personal adherence with relevant legislation such as Adults With Incapacity (Scotland) Act2000, Mental Health (Care & Treatment)(Scotland) Act2003, Criminal Procedures (Scotland) Act1995, Adult Support and Protection. Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post First level Registered Mental Health nursing qualification and current registration with the NMC, with evidence of continuing professional development. RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the United Kingdom or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note that the salary advertised is based on a full‑time contract and must be pro‑rated for part‑time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band2 posts or bank contracts. If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Senior Charge Nurse Liz Dempster (Clonbeith ward, Ailsa Hospital) on 01292513093, Senior Charge Nurse Christine McNamara (Dunure ward, Ailsa Hospital) on 01292513107, Senior Charge Nurse Amanda Drury (ward3) on 01294322390. #J-18808-Ljbffr