NHS Grampian
KM254121 - Staff Nurse
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Part Time Band 5 Position
A part-time Band 5 position has opened in Great Western Lodge (Forensic community rehabilitation service).
About the Role
This job is suitable for any registered mental health nurse with a keen interest in Forensic Nursing and the journey of patients through the Forensic service.
We pride ourselves on patient-centred care, risk assessment, and management of patients with complex rehabilitation needs, and provide an active and positive environment in which patients can build their journey of recovery into the wider community.
We support 8 men with varying needs who have travelled through Forensic services and are ready to begin the process of developing independent living skills and re-entering the community after lengthy hospital admissions.
The successful candidate will be supported in the development of skills, training, and support. This includes access to the New to Forensic mental Health education programme.
We are situated in a community resource in the West end of Aberdeen, in close proximity to shops, community resources, cafes, and sheltered employment and bus services.
Job Details
- Part-time: 15 hours per week
- Duration: 8-week period
- Shifts: Day, night rotation, and weekends
- Relocation allowance: Up to £8,000 available to successful candidates
Contact Information
All enquiries warmly welcomed to Acting SCN Jasmine Carson (jasmine.carson@nhs.scot) and DCN Aleksandras Morozovas (aleksandras.morozovas@nhs.scot) or telephone 552646.
Equality and Diversity
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.
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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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