NHS Scotland
Community Mental Health Nurses
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Job Description
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.
We are looking for two enthusiastic Community Mental Health Nurses with Older Adult Mental Health experience to join our Caithness Community Mental Health team based at Town & County Hospital, Wick.
Your role will be with adults over the age of 65 or of any age if a memory concern.
It will involve assessment; care planning, implementation and evaluation of the care plan, in partnership with the client, family and carers. You will also be involved in assessment and management of ongoing risk.
The role will involve medication monitoring, liaising with Psychiatrists, Primary Care and with other Social Care services, referring on to other services as appropriate. You will be an active member of an MDT and you will be supervising students and Support Workers on occasion.
The applicant would be required to travel efficiently and effectively to undertake the role.
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Applicants must to be registered with the NMC and work within the code of conduct at all times.
There are 2 permanent posts available totalling 49.2 hours, hours negotiable
Informal queries to: Marie Cuthbert, Interim District Manager Caithness Tel 07974107022, E-mail marie.cuthbert2@nhs.scot.
Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot
Additional Information For Candidates
Flexible Working
Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.
How To Apply
Apply online through Jobtrain Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised. Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents. Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date Once submitted, applications cannot be changed
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