Charge Nurse

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Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. 

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Charge Nurse at North West Kilmarnock Area Centre.

What you will do:

The purpose of this role is to deliver community based mental health nursing care to individuals in the East Ayrshire area, who require assessment and treatment for a range of mental health difficulties.

You will be able to demonstrate a high level of communication and leadership skills and be able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team as well as having the ability to work as confident and competent autonomous practitioner. There is a line management and supervisory element within this role.

Ability to provide cover for Team Leader absence is an essential component of this post.

You must be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge base and confident ability to make clinical and line management decisions. Experience and understanding of assessing and managing risk are vital to the post.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate current thinking in relation to mental health care in an ever changing society.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

Venepuncture skills are preferred, however not essential as full training will be arranged for the successful candidate.

You will possess Registered Mental Nurse qualification and currently be registered with the NMC.

Applicants require to be educated to a minimum of degree level/or demonstrate relevant clinical experience.

Hours:

37 per week.

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

Ability to work in Hybrid and agile ways are expected within this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact

Team Leader Ashley Kennedy on or Ashley.kennedy@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

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