Role
Registered Nurse responsible for the application of the Framework of the Nursing Process to deliver high standards of client / patient nursing care for patients with a range of mental disorders, substance misuse, learning disability or co-morbidity, under the clinical supervision of the caseload holder / charge nurse / team leader, senior charge nurse or practitioner. The registered nurse has delegated responsibility for the appraisal and clinical supervision of students and clinical / healthcare support workers in provision of care and treatment within a defined clinical service.

Additional for those with 2 years post registration
Acting as Named Nurse (or equivalent), responsible for the application of the framework of the Nursing Process to ensure a high standard of client / patient care. Co-ordinating and supervising a small team of junior nurses or practitioners, students and clinical support workers in delivering care. Where required the post holder will undertake a delegated range of duties of the charge nurse, team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in their absence, including taking charge of the clinical area.

In this key role, you will:

• Apply values based practice principles such as those of respect and dignity, in all aspects of care and treatment and in interactions with colleagues.
• Implement the framework of the nursing process to participate in person centred assessment and participate in the development and implementation of client / patient care plan in accordance with operational policies for the defined clinical area, and under the clinical supervision of the named nurse (or equivalent), senior nursing staff and / or multidisciplinary team.
• Delegated responsibility for delivering a range of evidence based and recovery focussed therapeutic interventions and treatments on a one-to-one or group basis defined by the department’s philosophy, and in accordance with individual client / patient need and care plan.
• Ensure that changes in circumstances, which may affect delivery of care are reported to the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner or other senior members of the multidisciplinary team.

What You'll Bring

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration
• The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
• Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent time management skills
• Working knowledge of basic information technology
• A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

What we Offer

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another. Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

Informal discussion
Please contact Yvonne McNab, Senior Charge Nurse / Team Leader on yvonne.mcnab@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Lynn Deas, Recruitment Administrator on lynn.deas@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.