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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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is 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.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website.
Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse at Warrix Avenue.
What you will do:
Warrix Avenue Rehabilitation service provides people living with complex mental health needs the opportunity to experience independent living ahead of obtaining/returning to their own home environment. The service actively engages and interacts with community-based services and resources within the person's chosen community location in order to optimise their recovery. The service supports people to consolidate current skills to cope with living independently as well as help them to develop new adaptive strategies to sustain their recovery and wellbeing.
The overall aim of the mental health rehabilitation service is to empower people to manage their recovery and their symptoms in preparation for independent living with a view to reducing relapse and readmission to hospital.
As Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will have responsibility for supporting the Senior Charge Nurse and clinical team at Warrix Avenue facility in Irvine and as part of the Warrix Outreach service. You will have a responsibility to support both inpatients and community patients clinically as the need arises.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
First level nursing qualification and current registration with the NMC, with evidence of continuing professional development.
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership: UK driving licence is essential to this role.
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