Staff Nurse

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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An exciting opportunity for an additional full time AFC Band 5 Staff Nurse has arisen within our existing alcohol and drug service at Ward 5, Woodland View, Ayrshire Central Hospital.

32.16 hours per week.

72hrs over a fortnight. A flexible approach towards shift patterns is essential i.e. day shifts, night shifts and weekends.

This post is a permanent position.

In collaboration with the patient, Ward 5 delivers intensive, holistic and, inter disciplinary treatment and care, in an environment underpinned by recovery. Care and treatment offered is person centred and trauma informed. Length of stay is appropriate to clinical need(s). Each individual in the care of Ward 5 have complex addiction and mental health issues.

You will assist with the implementation of the existing model of care within the addictions unit at Woodland View facility at Ayrshire Central Hospital. You will be RMN qualified. We are looking to recruit 1 staff member to the team who is motivated and forward thinking to deliver specialist assessment, detoxification and recovery focused interventions to service users. Ideally you will be able to demonstrate group work skills within an inpatient setting.

• First Level Registered Nurse in Mental Health

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of alcohol and drug treatments.
• Knowledge and awareness of mental health and addiction related issues.
• Knowledge and awareness of detoxification from alcohol withdrawal/treatments
• IT skills

Previous experience within Addictions or complex mental health assessment would be advantageous.

A genuine interest in working with persons experiencing addiction and mental health problems is essential and experience of working within an addiction setting or role is highly desirable.

You will work as a key component of a multidisciplinary team and, as such, should have excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills along with a positive attitude and a proven ability to work as part of a team.

Applicants should be willing to undertake training to develop skills and competencies as required.

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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.

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