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Who we are:

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

Our purpose:

Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.

Our values:

Caring, safe, respectful

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

What you will do:

In conjunction with Healthcare Management deliver modern Mental Health Services, in partnership with Primary Care and Addiction Caseworkers, as part of an extensive multi disciplinary team within the unique setting of a prison environment.

To operate as a Mental Health Nurse in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and demonstrate leadership skills and accountability in a nurse-led service who will manage own caseload within a multidisciplinary custodial setting.

To provide a comprehensive assessment, consultation and treatment to patients, including mental health risk assessment and management, and give an advice to a range of referrers.

To promote mental wellbeing and provide support, education and deliver a range of psychosocial and psychological interventions to prisoner with mental health problems

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

Registered Mental Health Nurse / Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities - currently registered with the NMC.

Previous experience of working in a relevant clinical setting is desirable e.g. working in the field of Mental Health, Learning Disabilities or working in a secure environment

To demonstrate knowledge to allow working as an autonomous practitioner in a mental health environment.

Evidence of continuing professional development

Awareness of professional and clinical accountability, legal issues, role limitations and boundaries and balancing duty of care and public safety issues.

Awareness of Child Protection/Vulnerable Adult policies and issues

You have an understanding of the application of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

Extensive knowledge of medication prescribing guidelines, including the prescribing of controlled drugs

Ability to monitor the effectiveness of their own clinical practice through quality assurance strategies such as audit and peer review

Ability to identify and manage nursing care risks on a continuing basis involving other members of the health care team or services out with the health centre as appropriate

Understanding of the implications of confidentiality in accordance with NMC guidelines and DATA protection legislation.

Good organising and prioritising skills

IT skills

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

Hours:

37 hours per week

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

Heather Johnston, Clinical Team Leader on 01563 548901/2.

From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so

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