Advanced Nurse Specialist (Mental Health Liaison Nurse)

NHS Scotland ,
Scalloway, Shetland

Overview

Job Description

Advanced Specialist Nurse (Mental Health Liaison Nurse) (Ref: 23709) Substantive, Full Time " 37.5 hours per week Band 7 Salary Range £39,300 - £46,006 per annum Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,895 per annum Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available Advanced Specialist Nurse (Mental Health Liaison Nurse) (Ref: 23709) Substantive, Full Time - 37.5 hours per week Band 7 Salary Range £39,300 - £46,006 per annum Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,895 per annum Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available Shetland Community Mental Health Team is recruiting a motivated and dynamic Mental Health Liaison Nurse (MHLN). The successful applicant will provide high quality evidence-based nursing intervention for adults presenting in acute mental health crisis to the Gilbert Bain Hospital. The MHLN is an advanced specialist nurse whose role is to assess patients who present in acute Mental Health crisis at hospital and / or care plan the management of Mental Health patients admitted. This may also include patients relevant to, Substance Misuse or Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. The MHLN will also lead on the development of procedures and protocols that support the management of patients with mental health conditions in hospital. They will also be key in ensuring smooth transfer / transition to In-patient Mental Health facilities off island normally Royal Cornhill Hospital. Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org For an informal discussion, please contact: Graham Laing Clinical Nurse Manager 01595 743006 Closing date: 5th July 2020 Interview date: 3rd August 2020 For more information and to apply: Internal Applicants: if you are currently working for NHS Shetland (including Bank Members) you must apply via the Jobtrain website link: External Applicants: ie if you are NOT currently an NHS Shetland employee or registered on our Bank, you must apply via the following Jobtrain website link:- If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at nss.eess@nhs.net including the vacancy reference number and "NHS Shetland" in the subject line. In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.