You must join the PVG Scheme before appointment and confirm your right to work in the UK if not a UK or Irish National.

You will collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team to provide person-centered care for patients with mental health issues, contributing to assessments and working autonomously when required.

Healthcare

United Kingdom

Dunfermline

Their mission is to provide healthcare services that are accessible to all residents of Scotland, promoting health and wellbeing while delivering high-quality care. Their purpose encompasses delivering comprehensive healthcare services, from primary care to specialized treatments, with a focus on improving health outcomes and ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all Scottish residents. They also emphasize public health initiatives and disease prevention strategies to enhance the overall health of the population.

Science & Healthcare

NHS Scotland

We seek a driven individual to join our Adult Acute Admissions Inpatient Team which is a dynamic multidisciplinary team within Ward 2, Queen Margaret Hospital. Ward 2 provides acute inpatient mental health care to a mixed population of up to 30 patients within our hospital site at Whitefield Road, Dunfermline. You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, adopting a pro-active, therapeutic person centred approach to care delivery. You will work alongside registered nurses, occupational therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver care to a patient group who experience a range of mental health problems which may impact on their wellbeing, safety and day to day functioning. You will be expected to contribute to the assessments and delivery of care in a person centered manner following guided evidence based practice. You will be expected to work autonomously at times following direction and as part of a team. Mental Health Services are committed to individual development through the provision of protected CPD time and opportunities for professional and personal development, reviewed through the TURAS system. Informal enquiries please contact Rachael McBride, Senior Charge Nurse by e-mail at Rachael.mcbride2@nhs.scot or Lynne Black, Lead Nurse at lynne.black@nhs.scot 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. A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment. 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. 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.

We seek a driven individual to join our Adult Acute Admissions Inpatient Team which is a dynamic multidisciplinary team within Ward 2, Queen Margaret Hospital.Ward 2 provides acute inpatient mental health care to a mixed population of up to 30 patients within our hospital site at Whitefield Road, Dunfermline.You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, adopting a pro-active, therapeutic person centred approach to care delivery. You will work alongside registered nurses, occupational therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver care to a patient group who experience a range of mental health problems which may impact on their wellbeing, safety and day to day functioning. You will be expected to contribute to the assessments and delivery of care in a person centered manner following guided evidence based practice. You will be expected to work autonomously at times following direction and as part of a team.Mental Health Services are committed to individual development through the provision of protected CPD time and opportunities for professional and personal development, reviewed through the TURAS system.Informal enquiries please contact Rachael McBride, Senior Charge Nurse by e-mail at Rachael.mcbride2@nhs.scot or Lynne Black, Lead Nurse at lynne.black@nhs.scotDue 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.A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.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.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.

Healthcare Support Worker - NHS Scotland

We seek a driven individual to join our Adult Acute Admissions Inpatient Team which is a dynamic multidisciplinary team within Ward 2, Queen Margaret Hospital.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Ward 2 provides acute inpatient mental health care to a mixed population of up to 30 patients within our hospital site at Whitefield Road, Dunfermline.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, adopting a pro-active, therapeutic person centred approach to care delivery. You will work alongside registered nurses, occupational therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver care to a patient group who experience a range of mental health problems which may impact on their wellbeing, safety and day to day functioning. You will be expected to contribute to the assessments and delivery of care in a person centered manner following guided evidence based practice. You will be expected to work autonomously at times following direction and as part of a team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Mental Health Services are committed to individual development through the provision of protected CPD time and opportunities for professional and personal development, reviewed through the TURAS system.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Informal enquiries please contact Rachael McBride, Senior Charge Nurse by e-mail at Rachael.mcbride2@nhs.scot or Lynne Black, Lead Nurse at lynne.black@nhs.scot&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.

Healthcare Support Worker

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