An opportunity has arisen for an innovative and enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse (Band 6) to join the Crisis Mental Health Nursing team working as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team.
This is an exciting post in which the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing patients within Dumfries and Galloway who present in acute mental health crisis and to provide recommendations, advice or interventions.
The post holder will work with colleagues from within the Mental Health Directorate and liaise with 3rd Sector Agencies, to support and further develop the Crisis Service, patient pathway and support staff development to enhance patient recovery and ensure a seamless care and treatment.
You must be able to demonstrate that you possess the skills and abilities necessary to effectively work within a clinical team in order to support safe and effective clinical assessment for patients who receive our service in NHS Dumfries & Galloway; whereby excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong therapeutic and working relationships with our partners in Health & Social Care Services is a vital part of this post.
The ideal candidate will have experience in working with people with a mental health disorder and will hold a Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification as demonstrated within the Person Specification and Job Description. Evidence of continual professional development is essential.
They will also be able to demonstrate strong leadership qualities and the ability to make effective clinical decisions in pressurised environments
This post will engage in shift work and be primarily based at Mountainhall Treatment Centre. The service runs Monday to Sunday 9am-7pm.