NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Mental Health Nurse - Prison Healthcare
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Band 5 Mental Health Nurses
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 mental health nurses in our NHS Forth Valley Prisons. The post will initially be based at HMP Glenochil but postholder may be required to work over any of the 3 prison sites.
Our Vision
Our vision is to deliver trauma informed, person centred and safe & effective care to our patients.
Who We Are Looking For
We are recruiting dynamic, compassionate and enthusiastic staff who want to be part of a patient centred and multidisciplinary integrated team. If you are looking for increased job satisfaction through varied, and challenging patient centred roles, come and join Forth Valley Prison Healthcare.
About the Role
The team are currently undertaking new and exciting opportunities within the Mental Health nursing role. You will deliver high quality care and treatment within this unique environment, working in partnership with SPS, and wider agencies. You will be a vital part of a holistic service, making a significant contribution to the mental health care needs, outcomes and experience of a complex and vulnerable population.
Requirements
The post holder will be a first level registered mental health nurse, looking to develop and enhance their clinical skills and knowledge. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They will have the ability to work autonomously, with a high level of clinical decision making skills. They will be ambitious and a committed individual, supporting the development of a modern and innovative healthcare service.
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Development
Forth Valley Prison Healthcare promotes staff personal and professional ongoing development.
Other Requirements
- All posts are subject to rotation.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
- The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Contact
For further informal enquiries contact Fiona Donnelly, Healthcare Manager, fioan.donnelly@nhs.scot Ailsa Russell, Lead Nurse, Ailsa.russell@nhs.scot
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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Application Guidance
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
Equal Opportunities
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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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