NHS Grampian
KG252844 - Staff Nurse (NGN) Mental Health & Learning Disabilities
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NHS Scotland Commitment
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.
Job Opportunity
NHS Grampian is now recruiting Final Year Nursing Students (Learning disabilities/Mental Health Branch) or nurses who are looking for their first registered nurse post since graduating from a UK university. You must be graduating from an NMC approved undergraduate programme. The hours will be 36 hours per week (part time hours available) for a Fixed Term of 1 year.
Support for New Graduate Nurses
NHS Grampian has a strong commitment to provide support for new graduate nurses. You will receive
- 2 weeks minimum supernumerary
- Support to complete Flying Start NHS®
- Preceptorship
- Values Based Reflective Practice
About the Ward
Loirston Ward is an assessment and treatment ward, which provides care for adults who have learning disabilities and complex mental health needs. The ward is part of, and located within, NHS Grampian’s Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Service.
Role Requirements
Applicants should have a caring and compassionate nature and have a genuine interest in working in a specialist learning disability inpatient setting. The successful candidates will be expected to work a rotational shift pattern which includes day and night shift duties (once completed their flying start), and must be flexible to work across all service areas within the Learning Disability In-Patient service.
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Application Process
Once your application has been successfully accepted you will be invited to interview where a representative from both wards will be present.
This advert may close early if sufficient applications have been received.
For more information please contact SCN Kelsie Poole 01224 557027
Additional Information For Candidates
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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
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About NHS Grampian
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
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