Community Psychiatric 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.

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Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated
Community Psychiatric Nurse
to work within the Community Mental Health Teams for Elderly (CMHTE), based in
Ballot Road Clinic
, Irvine in North Ayrshire. This post is offered on a
fixed-term or secondment
basis until
31st August 2026.
What You Will Do
You will work with older adults who have a range of mental health issues. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in close partnership with colleagues in primary care, community, social work and third sector. The post holder will also assist in the delivery of post diagnostic support to patients newly diagnosed with dementia. 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. The post holder will be required to work collaboratively in a safe caring and respectful way.

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
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a well-developed knowledge of care of older people with mental health problems and appropriate interventions coupled with organisational skills and ability to work as part of a Team are essential for this post. In return you can expect to receive clinical supervision and excellent continuous professional development opportunities to further your nursing career. You will be educated to degree level or have a relevant postgraduate qualification and experience relevant to job purpose.

As a registered Mental Health Nurse, on Part 3 of the NMC Register, you will be an integral member of the team providing assessment, care, support and interventions to patients and carers living in North Ayrshire.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours
37
hours per week, Monday to Friday

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership
A UK car licence and car access is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Maryann McEwen, Clinical Team Leader on or via email on

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It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
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