Staff Nurse (Learning Disability/Mental Health) AA

NHS Scotland Edinburgh, Scotland This week

Type Part Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Junior

As a Care Assistant, the work centres on there are posts across the inpatient service, covering Assessment and Treatment, Forensic and Bespoke care. It would suit someone who can bring patience, dignity, clear communication, and dependable care standards to the role.

Where ownership sits

There are posts across the inpatient service, covering Assessment and Treatment, Forensic and Bespoke care. Care Assistant focuses on support people with care, daily routines, clinical tasks, or wellbeing according to the role remit.

Care and support involved

Follow safeguarding, medication, documentation, or care-plan requirements where they apply.

What helps in this care setting

Patience, dignity, clear communication, and dependable care standards.

Care skills and requirements

  • Relevant 1st level nursing qualification Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities or registered mental health nurse.
  • Knowledge of current legal frameworks to support inpatient care delivery.
  • Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals and groups.

Practical details

  • Full & Part Time posts available.
  • Additional detail: Additional staff or wellbeing benefits may be available.
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