Community Psychiatric Charge Nurse

NHS Scotland

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Who We Are

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 to recruit two motivated and compassionate Band 6 Charge Nurses to join the North Ayrshire Adult Community Primary Care Mental Health Team.

Hours

36 hours per week.

These positions are on a permanent basis.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

The successful applicants will be highly motivated and committed to improving mental health outcomes within the community through the provision of assessment and evidence-based mental health interventions. Care is delivered within community clinical settings, working collaboratively with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.

As the team provides a service across North Ayrshire and the Isle of Arran, there may be a requirement to undertake remote assessments and interventions.

The Primary Care Mental Health Team is based at Three Towns Resource Centre and provides a service Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, and Friday, 9.00am to 3.30pm (excluding public holidays), for individuals aged 18–65 years who reside in North Ayrshire and Arran.

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

Key Responsibilities

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Primary Care services and partner agencies to support holistic assessment, care planning, and seamless patient journeys through the healthcare system.
• Support the ongoing development of the multidisciplinary Primary Care Mental Health Team, working collaboratively with the Team Leader and Senior Practitioners to promote integrated and effective working practices.
• Contribute to the development of effective working arrangements between community, inpatient, and specialist mental health services to support robust and coordinated care pathways.
• Provide clinical leadership within the Primary Care Mental Health Team, promoting a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support the Team Leader, Service Manager, and Senior Manager in the continued development of integrated mental health services and seamless care pathways across adult services.
• Assume leadership and operational management responsibilities for junior staff, providing support, supervision, and guidance as required.
• Maintain mentorship/supervisory requirements relevant to your profession and actively contribute to the training, development, and education of colleagues and students across disciplines.
  
  

Essential Criteria

• RNMH qualification.
• Car Driving Licence
  
  

Desirable Experience

• In depth knowledge of common mental health problems and treatments/interventions
• Experience of working in a Community Mental Health Team
  
  

Applicants must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as a lone worker across various community settings, and a sound understanding of current mental health policies and legislation.

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

Informal Enquiries Can Be Made To

Helen Norris, Interim Team Leader, Three Towns Resource Centre, by phone on 01294 470010 or by email at helen.norris@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.

Kenny Dickie, Charge Nurse, Three Towns Resource Centre by phone 01294 470010 or email kenneth.dickie@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

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To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

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.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

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