Staff Nurse

Overview NHS Ayrshire & Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

Position An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse within our Unscheduled Care Service based at the Assessment Hub, 7B. Hours 36 hours per week. Shift pattern including nightshift and weekends.

This post is offered on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2027. From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

Requirements RMN is essential, and a full UK driving licence is required. Experience in acute mental health nursing in the community and previous experience of working in a crisis service/home treatment team is desirable. Able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work using initiative and as a lone worker within a variety of community settings.

Working knowledge of a range of mental health problems; some crisis management and intervention experience desirable. Knowledge of current mental health policies and mental health legislation is important. What You Will Do Support the delivery of home treatment to meet the needs of service users in Ayrshire & Arran.

Work within the new Unscheduled Care Mental Health Assessment Hub during daytime and nighttime hours. Collaborate across areas and support delivery of established pathways with Police Scotland and AUCS (Ayrshire Urgent Care Service). Join the Mental Health Unscheduled Care Services ICPNT team as Band 5 Staff Nurse, contributing to service development and patient care across multiple settings.

Knowledge, Training and/or Experience Experience in acute mental health nursing in the community and previous experience of working in a crisis service/home treatment team is desirable. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work on own initiative and as a lone worker in various community settings. Good understanding of current mental health policies and mental health legislation.

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