An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced RMN to become a part of the ward management nurse team in our Adult Acute Admissions ward within General Adult Services. Ravenscraig Ward is a 21 bedded mixed sex ward with flexible capacity to surge to 29 beds if required to meet excess demand. Ravenscraig Ward has an energetic and forward looking MDT and ward management team where you will be working closely with a second Charge Nurse colleague reporting to the ward manager (Senior Charge Nurse) with support from the Lead Nurse. Applications for this post are invited from experienced RMN’s who will share the NHS values, be committed to providing a high standard of person centred clinical care as well as developing your skills in leading and managing with and support of the Senior Charge Nurse.
You will be confident in dealing with a wide range of clinical situations and supporting team members and associated professionals to provide the best care to service users and optimise team work within the ward.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate leadership skills with a minimum of 3 years experience of working within adult mental health in patient services. The successful applicant will be self motivated and committed to person centred care, professional development and quality improvement. The applicant will be expected to be educated to degree level or equivalent level of skill gained through experience. You will receive a comprehensive induction package and supportive educational development. We are committed to supporting learners, delivery of clinical supervision and personal development.
For further information and informal enquiries please contact Leanne Marlow, Acting Senior Charge Nurse on 01592 648194 or Lynne Black, Lead Nurse on 01383 623623 Ext: 27067 lynne.black@nhs.scot
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment. Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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 Fife welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
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