Charge Nurse x 2 - Early Intervention Psychosis Service

NHS Scotland

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NHS Ayrshire and Arran are 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 Charge Nurse - Early Intervention Psychosis Service, based at Lister Street, University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months.

Hours

36 hours per week.

Hours across Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm basis

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

You are responsible for the provision of an Early Intervention service for First Episode Psychosis that aims to promote a vision of recovery as indicated by: Maximising levels of engagement, family and carer interventions, minimising psychotic symptoms, clients spending less time in hospital with less use of the mental health act, fewer incidents of self-harm, increased user and carer satisfaction, increased number and range of psychosocial interventions, improved social functioning all of which aim to reduce stigma and engage service users in retaining access to the ordinary activities of their lives.

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

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

• You must be first level nurse trained in mental health nursing and registered with the Nursing and midwifery council.
• You should be Educated to minimum degree level or equivalent
• You must be able to demonstrate Post graduate experience working in a community environment.
• You must demonstrable a good understanding of the principles of Early intervention for psychosis.
• You must demonstrate the ability to work flexibly and to prioritise workload, delegate appropriately and adapt to meet person centred care without direct supervision.
• And the ability to form therapeutic professional relationships with others and work as a member of the wider team
  
  

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact, Martin Whitecross, Team Lead or Dr Cat Parkes, Consultant Clinical Psychologist

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