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Care Home Liaison Nurse
Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) – Care Home Liaison Team
NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Location: Ailsa Hospital, Ayr Contract Type: Permanent (part-time: 15 hours per week, Mondays–Fridays, 9 AM–5 PM)
NHS Scotland is committed to fostering diversity and equality in its workforce, ensuring an inclusive environment for all employees.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. Our core purpose is to "Work together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran," underpinned by a culture of Caring, Safety, and Respect.
To explore more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran, visit their website.
The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and driven Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to join our South Ayrshire Elderly Community Mental Health Team within a specialist Care Home Liaison Team at Ailsa Hospital, Ayr.
Key Responsibilities: You will provide critical assessments, ongoing support, and reviews for residents aged 65+ living with:
- Organic mental health conditions
- Functional mental health conditions
- States of stress and distress
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Your core duties include:
- Delivering tter person-centred care aligned with best practice standards
- Supporting resident, staff, and carers across South Ayrshire care homes
- Facilitating professional training for care home staff on mental health recognition and interventions
- Maintaining an efficient caseload, balancing teamwork and autonomous practice
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary partners to coordinate care effectively
What You’ll Need
Minimum Requirements:
- A Certificate in Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) with at least 2 years of qualified practice post-registration
- A valid UK driving licence (essential for role-related travel)
Additional Considerations:
- Essential UK Right to Work status (self-check recommended).
- Aptitude for?" mental health work in elderly populations and care home settings
- Commitment to NHS Core Values (Caring, Safe, Respectful)
Training & Experience (Preferred):
- Specialist experience in geriatric psychiatry or mental health in older adults
- Knowledge of care Home Liaison Frameworks.
Salary & Contract Details
- Band 3 / 4 (pro-rata for 15 hours/week)
- Part-time working hours reduce to 36 hours (full-time equivalent) from 1 April 2026, with no loss of earnings.
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For specific salary details, view the person specification.
Next Steps
To apply, follow instructions via NHS Jobs Scotland. DO NOT upload a CV. ** Deadline:** [Insert advertised close date here]. For support, contact JobTrain: Candidate Support Hub.
Candidate Disclosures:
- Applications will not be shortlisted using CVs.
- Applications submitted after midnight of the deadline will not be accepted.
- Only UK/EU/EEA full driving licence applicants will be considered.
To contact the team lead, Stephen McCutcheon, call 01292 513908 or here.
Accessibility & Further Information
- Accessibility Statement
- Website: NHS Health Scotland Job Applications
- For support with the JobTrain system, use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
- No applicant amendments allowed post-submission. – ensure email accuracy for correspondence.
Do not apply if you do not hold a valid UK/EU licence or sponsorship is not applicable (Band 2/Bank posts ineligible).
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