Learning Disability Staff Nurse AA inDunfermline inDunfermline PUBLISHED MON 7 APR 2025
Band 5
MENTAL HEALTH NHS
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Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals with learning disabilities and mental health issues, supporting them through their inpatient journey.
Work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and comprehensive care planning.
Flexible working hours available, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Engagement in professional development opportunities, including the supervision and mentoring of junior staff.
Strong focus on providing high-quality care and rehabilitation, contributing to improved life outcomes for patients.
Supportive work environment that values diversity and encourages applications from all sectors of society.
Reduction of the full-time working week to 37 hours from April 2024, maintaining the same pay rate.
Unlock your potential as a Learning Disability Staff Nurse with NHS Scotland in the heart of Dunfermline! If you’re a compassionate and dedicated nurse, either registered in Learning Disabilities or Mental Health, this opportunity is tailored for you. Join our committed team within the Mayfield Assessment and Treatment unit, where you will play a crucial role in guiding individuals with learning disabilities on their unique inpatient journeys. In this nurturing environment, every day is an opportunity to make a genuine impact on their lives, providing the highest quality of care and rehabilitation as they move from admission to discharge.
You'll be an integral part of a supportive and dynamic nursing team, collaborating closely with experienced colleagues to assess, plan, and implement personalised care strategies. Your experience in care planning for complex health needs and your understanding of Positive Behaviour Support will shine through as you help enhance the well-being of our patients. We value your voice! Informal enquiries and visits are encouraged, so reach out to Anna Bennie, our Senior Charge Nurse, today and take the first step towards a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Join us at NHS Fife, where your passion meets our purpose!
You'll be an integral part of a supportive and dynamic nursing team, collaborating closely with experienced colleagues to assess, plan, and implement personalised care strategies. Your experience in care planning for complex health needs and your understanding of Positive Behaviour Support will shine through as you help enhance the well-being of our patients. We value your voice! Informal enquiries and visits are encouraged, so reach out to Anna Bennie, our Senior Charge Nurse, today and take the first step towards a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Join us at NHS Fife, where your passion meets our purpose!
Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals with learning disabilities and mental health issues, supporting them through their inpatient journey.
Work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and comprehensive care planning.
Flexible working hours available, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Engagement in professional development opportunities, including the supervision and mentoring of junior staff.
Strong focus on providing high-quality care and rehabilitation, contributing to improved life outcomes for patients.
Supportive work environment that values diversity and encourages applications from all sectors of society.
Reduction of the full-time working week to 37 hours from April 2024, maintaining the same pay rate.
STAFF NURSE BAND 5 (Inpatient) Full & part time posts available
Are you a Learning Disability or mental health nurse who is passionate about supporting people with a learning disability through their inpatient journey?
The NHS Fife complex and critical care services - Learning Disability service has exciting opportunities for registered Learning Disability or Mental health nurses to join the teams within their Inpatient services. These teams are dedicated to providing the highest quality of life outcomes, support, and rehabilitation to individuals on their pathways from admission to discharge.
Mayfield Assessment and treatment, 14 bedded unit, Tayview is a 2 bedded bespoke unit that provides support to people over the age of 18 with learning disabilities , mental health problems and behaviors that challenge within the Fife area.The nursing team currently consists of a senior charge nurse, charge nurses, staff nurses and health care support workers.
As part of the team you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care and supporting the health and well-being needs of individuals with a learning disability, additional support need and behaviours that may challenge, under the guidance of Senior Nurses.
Duties Include
Comprehensive nursing and health care assessments.
Health Screening and onward referrals.
Risk assessments
Mental health assessment
Multidisciplinary planning and treatment implementation
Supervision of junior staff
The Minimum 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.
Highly motivated and conscientious.
Experience of care planning for complex health care needs.
Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the Service.
Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support
Knowledge and understanding of various risk assessments
Informal enquiries and visits are welcomed and encouraged and can be made by contacting Anna Bennie, Senior Charge Nurse,
Please note the salary for this post will be pro rata for part time hours.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
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: .
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.
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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Are you a Learning Disability or mental health nurse who is passionate about supporting people with a learning disability through their inpatient journey?
The NHS Fife complex and critical care services - Learning Disability service has exciting opportunities for registered Learning Disability or Mental health nurses to join the teams within their Inpatient services. These teams are dedicated to providing the highest quality of life outcomes, support, and rehabilitation to individuals on their pathways from admission to discharge.
Mayfield Assessment and treatment, 14 bedded unit, Tayview is a 2 bedded bespoke unit that provides support to people over the age of 18 with learning disabilities , mental health problems and behaviors that challenge within the Fife area.The nursing team currently consists of a senior charge nurse, charge nurses, staff nurses and health care support workers.
As part of the team you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care and supporting the health and well-being needs of individuals with a learning disability, additional support need and behaviours that may challenge, under the guidance of Senior Nurses.
Duties Include
Comprehensive nursing and health care assessments.
Health Screening and onward referrals.
Risk assessments
Mental health assessment
Multidisciplinary planning and treatment implementation
Supervision of junior staff
The Minimum 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.
Highly motivated and conscientious.
Experience of care planning for complex health care needs.
Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the Service.
Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support
Knowledge and understanding of various risk assessments
Informal enquiries and visits are welcomed and encouraged and can be made by contacting Anna Bennie, Senior Charge Nurse,
Please note the salary for this post will be pro rata for part time hours.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
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: .
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.
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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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