We are delighted to announce that there are exciting opportunities available within the learning disability services, in NHS Forth Valley. We are looking for applicants who have an interest to work within:
Adult learning disability inpatient assessment and treatment service, Loch view Hospital.
* The above posts are in ward settings, and you will be required to work Mon – Sun, across 24 hours shift pattern (12.5 hours).
* Part-time hours will be considered.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic student learning disability nurses (due to qualify in 2025), who are keen to enhance/develop clinical skills, to work within these settings. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal). The successful candidate should be committed to the provision of high quality, person centered care; have a flexible approach to individual and service needs with a genuine interest in working with patients with a learning disability, additional mental health needs and complex health and care needs. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act (Scotland), Adults with Incapacity Act and current legislation required. All posts require the post holder to be able to use de-escalation techniques; with all staff in in-patient areas able to apply Therapeutic Management of Aggression and Violence techniques (training given).
We encourage and support staff to gain a wide range of experiences, and support this through staff personal development plans.
This advert is for learning disability nurse graduates, due to qualify in 2025 who will automatically register with the UK NMC.
For informal enquiries contact Alex Gibson, Learning Disability Service Manager by email at alexgibson@clacks.gov.uk or by telephone Tel 07512467152.
Joanne Jack Interim senior charge nurse, Loch view 01324574340.
Laura McCann Community Learning Disability Senior Charge Nurse 01324 590521.
Craig Bell Additional Support Team - Nurse Lead 01324 574302.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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