11 Oct
NHS Tayside
Hilltown
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 a committed staff nurse to join our team. The Young Peoples Unit (YPU) provides in-patient care and treatment to young people aged 12-18 experiencing acute mental illness. The YPU is a regional service providing 12 beds for young people from across the North of Scotland. We offer a broad range of therapeutic interventions, including individual, group and family work.
As a senior nurse in the Young Peoples Unit, supported by the wider multidisciplinary team, you will be expected to undertake a leadership and an educational role to create a learning environment for all staff. The post holder will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and evaluation of programmes of care ensuring the delivery of high quality person centred care to young people. If you want to contribute to this dynamic, forward thinking service, you care about young people with mental health problems and you think you are the kind of person who can be committed, reflective and a good team member, this is an ideal opportunity for you.
NHS Tayside is a Values Based Organisation and is both passionate about and committed to the values of NHS Scotland which are:
· Dignity and Respect
· Openness, Honest and Responsibility
· Quality and Teamwork
· Care and Compassion
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: Mental Health Level 1 or Learning Disabilities Level 1 of the UK NMC Register
Informal enquiries to:
Fiona Redpath, Senior Charge Nurse on (01382) 649031.
Hours of work are: 18.5 per week (pro rota)
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
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▶️ Registered Mental Health Nurse
🖊️ NHS Tayside
📍 Hilltown