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SalaryRegistered Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Nurse
AFC Band 5 PLUS High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,591.56 per annum (pro rata) and a High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance of £3,819.96 per annum (pro rata)
Hours Available - Full Time and Part time - flexible working opportunities will be welcomed and considered
Contract Duration – Permanent
Please note that successful candidates must be available to attend a two-week mandatory induction and training course.
Post Details –
At the State Hospital, we know diversity enhances our work and workplace culture. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from male candidates who are currently underrepresented in our nursing workforce, and also those from minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender identities. There are numerous positions available, we will always employ the best candidates for the role, regardless of their protected characteristics.
We are looking for conscientious individuals who are committed to delivering high quality nursing care to come and join our service. Registered nurses who specialise in Mental Health or Learning Disability are invited to apply for this position. You will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and you will play a key role in ensuring that our patients receive the highest standards of person-centred care in an environment that balances care provision with managing risk.
As a forensic healthcare practitioner, you must be able to work under pressure and demonstrate the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. Team working is essential balanced with the ability to work autonomously and manage your own work load.
You should have excellent communication skills and show an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team relaying clinical decisions and exercising clinical judgement.
Whilst previous experience of forensic healthcare would be helpful this is not essential. The hospital offers excellent learning opportunities to support ongoing professional development.
We share the same core values as every other NHS Scotland health board: care and compassion; dignity and respect; openness, honesty and responsibility; quality and teamwork, and our core values are central to service delivery.
An attractive work-life balance is supported by the successful candidate's shift pattern, which centres around a 4 days on and 2 days off shift pattern, with shifts being generated up to 12 weeks in advance. Applicants will also be rostered to work Night Duty (2100–0742), and work on average a 75-hour fortnight when on Night Duty.
If you have the qualities we have described and share the same core values as our organisation, then we would really like hear from you.
Further Information - For an informal discussion please contact Senior Charge Nurse, Warren Moffat on 01555 842241 or Senior Charge Nurse, Gayle Clark 01555 842242
Closing Date – The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 4 Feb 2024.
Please Note - The State Hospital is not licensed to issue certificates of sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship to work with us.
If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team on tsh.jobs@nhs.scot to discuss your requirements.
