Job description: Band 6 RGN Registered General Nurse Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Scotland United Kingdom via Workplace Doctors on a fixed term / permanent basis.

***Location: Scotland United Kingdom
***Speciality: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Mental Health
***Nurse Grade: RGN Registered General Nurse Band 6
***Duration: Fixed Term / Permanent
***NMC Registration Required (Nursing & Midwifery Council) Essential
*** IELTS (English Language) or OET Exam – Essential for overseas qualified professionals
***Pay Rate: £Negotiable (dependent on experience £31,365 to £37,890) + Overtime Payments
***Start Date: Flexible / As soon as possible

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OVERVIEW

Treats patients who are sick or injured, gives advice and emotional support to patients and their families, provides doctor assistance, and takes care of patient paperwork as per departmental needs and service.

To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and in addition any roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with long term conditions and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team and the wider community teams to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures and provide leadership where required.

DUTIES (guideline only)

• Provide care to patients and residents based on their care plan outlined by their doctor
• Accurately monitor and record observations on patients’ conditions
• Monitor patients’ diet and exercise
• Prepare patients and assist with treatments, surgery, or exams as needed
• Participate in clinical improvements and offer ideas on clinical and non-clinical policies
• Assist with the investigation of complaints by patients or family members
• Manage stocks of supplies
• Ensure storage and disposal of medication is carried out according to policy
• Maintain accurate records of residents care, financial procedures, and medication administration
• Identify care planning needs
• Carry out risk assessment
• Record patients’ vital signs and medical information
• Re-evaluate patient care plan as conditions change
• Consult and coordinate with other healthcare team members
• Direct or supervise less experienced nursing staff
• Maintain continuing education and licensing requirements
• Report any issues that arose during each shift
• Gain the trust and confidence of each patient
• Write patient care plans
• Implement plans through tasks such as preparing patients for operations, wound treatment and monitoring pulse, blood pressure and temperature
• Observe and record the condition of patients
• Check and administer drugs and injections
• Respond quickly to emergencies
• Plan discharges from hospital and liaise with GPs and social workers
• Reassure patients and their relatives and be good at communicating with them
• Advocate on behalf of patients
• Educate patients about their health – this may include running clinics and education sessions on topics such as diabetes, weight loss and quitting smoking- dependant on your area of speciality
• Organise staff and prioritising busy workloads
• Mentor student and junior nurses
• Maintain patient records
• Make ethical decisions related to consent and confidentiality.
• Set up drips and blood transfusions
• Assist with tests and evaluations
• Carry out routine investigations

NURSE SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential:

• At Least 1 to 8 years Year’s Nursing Experience on Band 6
• Current registration with NMC
• Educated to diploma level
• Qualified practitioner / completed a minimum of one recognised level 6 Autonomous Practice Module relating to the diagnosis and management of either injuries or illness
• Post Registration experience Good IT skills – ability to utilise appropriate electronic systems to accurately record data.
• Ability to work autonomously without supervision. Ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure.
• Ability to adapt to the demands of a constantly changing environment.
• Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies and awareness of clinical governance issues within primary care.
• Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy.
• Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
• Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to work as a member of a large multidisciplinary team
• The ability to communicate and interact with the public in a discreet and sensitive manner, recognising their needs for alternative methods and styles of communication Enthusiasm and a sense of humour
• Able to work autonomously
• Good time management skills

SALARY

The salary is based on the national salary scale.

A Fully qualified nurses start on salaries of £31,365 rising to £37,890 on Band 6 of the NHS Agenda for Change Pay Rates. Salaries in London attract a high-cost area supplement.

OVERTIME

Payments for unsocial hours are made to NHS staff

The NHS offers a pension scheme, sickness and maternity benefits. Nurses employed outside the NHS may not have the same terms in relation to pension provision or benefits, but may be offered other incentives such as private health insurance, gym membership etc

Income data from NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) Pay Rates. Figures are intended as a guide only.

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Trust is committed to providing a high quality service through the effective management and development of its employees. The Performance Appraisal process ensures that the Trust is able to achieve its key aims of delivering cost effective, high quality and responsive healthcare, whilst enabling employees to understand how the outcome of their contribution fits within these overall aims.

All staff have the responsibility to support all learners and to keep their knowledge of supporting learners in practice up-to-date, according to appropriate governing bodies regulations.

TIER 2 CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP (formerly Work Permit)

Applications form nurses who require a Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK, we welcome and will consider all nurses with appropriate experience alongside all EU and UK trained nurses, upon appointment if selected – the relevant paperwork will be issued to the successful applicant- if required

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

****Ability to act part of a team
****Ability to cope with a varying work load
****IELTS English Language (IELTS overall score 7.0 with 6.5 in each module) Overseas qualified
****NMC Registration Essential (Nursing & Midwifery Council) We can provide guidance if you need- below

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Workplace Doctors is a recruitment agency that offers locum, fixed term and permanent medical jobs for doctors, nurses & AHP medical professionals.

Call us today on +44 (0)1234 889213 to discuss this vacancy or email your CV with your NMC registration to You are able to apply online (see below)

Expected salary: £31365 – 37890 per year

Location: Scotland

Job date: Mon, 25 Dec 2023 00:37:27 GMT

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Job description: Speciality Doctor / Registrar / LAS SpR / StR 4+ 5+ Psychiatry Child & Adolescent NHS Nottinghamshire United Kingdom via Workplace Doctors on fixed term / permanent basis.

***Location: Nottinghamshire United Kingdom
*** Speciality: Psychiatry Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
***Role / Grade: Registrar / LAS SpR / Speciality Doctor / StR4 StR5 StR6
***Duration: Fixed term / Permanent (Not Locum)
***Pay Rate: £NEGOTIABLE (dependent on experience £45,124 to £77,519 per year)
***Start date: As soon as possible / Flexible
***GMC Registration Required (General Medical Council) Essential
***Skilled Worker / Tier 2 Visa offered (If required)

OVERVIEW

Applications are invited for a Registrar / LAS SpR / Speciality Doctor / StR4+ in Psychiatry Child & Adolescent. The post will commence as soon as possible (ASAP). This post offers the opportunity to develop general registrar level skills and possibly more advanced skills for those interested and those doctors with the appropriate experience to do so.

SKILLED WORKER / TIER 2 CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP (formerly Work Permit)

Applications from doctors who require a Skilled Worker / Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK, we welcome and will consider all doctors with appropriate experience alongside all EU and UK trained doctors, upon appointment the relevant paperwork will be issued to the successful applicant- if required.

GENERAL DUTIES (guideline only)

· Appropriate clinical responsibility for the care of patients delegated by the consultant to his/ her charge. Co responsibility for the proper functioning of the Psychiatry Child & Adolescent department, including the supervision of more junior medical staff.

· Running of wards with consultant cover on site during the day, consultant off site after hours.

· Participation in clinical audit.

· Attendance at clinical meetings and case conferences as appropriate.

· Working within a multidisciplinary team.

· Co-ordinating appropriate medical disciplines concerned with care for your speciality and communicating appropriately with general practitioners (GP’s) and community agencies.

· Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting acutely to the speciality and referred to the speciality.

· Participation in the Registrar on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleague’s absence.

· Attending clinics and assessing patients and formulating treatment decisions seeking advice from the consultant as appropriate.

· Attending sessions with the consultant and assisting or performing procedures as appropriate.

· Conducting daily ward rounds on inpatients under the consultant’s care, supervising the junior doctors whilst the patient is in their care.

· Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.

· Communication with other team members as appropriate.

· In conjunction with the admitting clinical teams and the wider health economy to develop and implement integrated Psychiatry pathways throughout the hospital / trust.

· Participation in relevant audit for the department and quality assurance procedures.

· Abide by the clinical & Corporate Governance policies of the hospital/ trust.

· To make sure that the guidance from the GMC (General Medical Council) on Good Medical Practise is at the heart of your clinical practise.

· To keep up to date with Psychiatry knowledge by Continuous Medical Education in the best interest of the patient and your personal development.

· Although a timetable will be provided, you will be expected to be flexible, in the interest of patient care and to meet the needs of the department as decided by the general manager and clinical lead for your department – Psychiatry Child & Adolescent.

· To contribute to the wider corporate and organisational needs of the hospital / trust as appropriate.

In addition doctors will be required to:

· Adhere to hospital / trust procedures e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities policies etc.

· Work to the hospital/ trusts values- Put Patients First, Take Ownership, Respect Others, Be Positive.

· Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs of the job, to seek medical education as appropriate and encourage and support staff development and training as appropriate with your grade.

· Attend Statutory, essential and mandatory training.

· Respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other members of staff. All Members of staff are required to comply with the requirements of the data protection act 1998.

JOB PLAN

To be discussed with the Clinical Lead of Psychiatry Services and departmental service manager – all job plans are made with the agreement of the doctor and needs of the Psychiatry Child & Adolescent department.

SALARY

The salary is based on the national salary scale as outlined in the Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions – £45,124 to £77,519 per annum not inclusive of extra hours, these are paid in addition to basic salary.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The post-holder will be required to keep himself / herself up-to-date with their relevant area of practise and be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the hospital / trust / GMC.

The trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development as set down by the Royal College’s and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities, this is also the same for GMC Revalidation.

STUDY LEAVE

Professional or study leave is granted for purposes approved by the trust and includes time off for study, research, teaching, examining, taking examinations, visiting clinics external (if required) to the hospital / trust and attending professional conferences. Study leave allowance is a maximum of 10 days per annum.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

***Ability to act part of a team
***Ability to cope with a varying work load
***GMC Registration Essential (General Medical Council) – We can provide guidance if needed
***English Language evidence – OET or IELTS and PLAB Exam Part 1 & 2 (IELTS, overall score 7.5 with 6.5 in each module) (OET- grade ‘B’ in each testing area (speaking, listening, reading and writing) for Overseas doctors

Note: The trust operates a policy whereby all employment for staff that have access to children / venerable adults will be subject to satisfactory DBS Disclosure ( Disclosure and Barring Service) The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) have merged to become the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Overseas candidates will require an international police check or character reference.

Workplace Doctors is a recruitment agency that offers locum, fixed term and permanent medical jobs for Doctors, Nurses & AHP Medical professionals.

Call Us today on +441234 889213 to discuss this vacancy or email your CV with your GMC registration to You are also able to apply online (see below)

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Expected salary: £45124 – 77519 per year

Location: Nottinghamshire

Job date: Sat, 09 Dec 2023 01:58:50 GMT

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Job description: . Please note: This position is a J1 visa sponsorship opportunity. Opportunity Highlights Telehealth Opportunity…

Expected salary:

Location: Dover, DE

Job date: Fri, 15 Sep 2023 23:13:08 GMT

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Job description: Job Description:

The Dover Behavioral Health System is seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for an exclusive inpatient position in historic Dover, Delaware. The Dover Behavioral Health System is a part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the largest healthcare companies in the United States with over 90,000 employees and 400+ facilities nationwide.

This new associate will join an experienced multidisciplinary team on a Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit.

Please note: This position is a J1 visa sponsorship opportunity.

Opportunity Highlights

• Telehealth Opportunity Available
• Inpatient experience is preferred
• Sign-on bonus
• Highly rewarding bonus structure
• PTO
• Compensation includes a competitive salary and full benefits package (including malpractice coverage, CME and Licensure package, relocation reimbursement, and more!)

• Salary offers will be based on key factors such as education, credentials, related experience, and scope of work

Dover is a beautiful community located only 10 miles from the coast and within driving distance to multiple beaches in both Delaware and Maryland. If you enjoy the outdoors residents can visit Little Creek Wildlife Area, Hun Nature Park, and more. Dover has a rich history and the community is filled with impressive monuments, museums, and mansions. Dover’s future is bright with exciting activities like the Firefly Music Festival, Dover Days, and the Dover Motor Speedway! The region offers a plethora of recreational activities allowing for a professional career and a fulfilling personal lifestyle while in close proximity to Philadelphia, and Washington DC.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a new graduate or experienced psychiatrist.

For more information, please send your CV to:

April Heiselt, Ph.D.
Physician Recruiter

Universal Health Services, Inc.
(662) 648-9999

Expected salary:

Location: Dover, DE

Job date: Sat, 16 Sep 2023 05:44:05 GMT

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Job description: Job Description:

The Rockford Center, located in Newark, Delaware is seeking a fellowship-trained child and adolescent psychiatrist. The Rockford Center is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the largest healthcare companies in the United States with over 90,000 employees and 400+ facilities nationwide.

This new associate will join an experienced multidisciplinary team on a Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit.

Please note: This position is a J1 visa sponsorship opportunity.

Position Highlights

• Providing inpatient care for child and adolescent patients
• Sign-on bonus
• Highly rewarding bonus structure
• PTO
• Compensation includes a competitive salary and full benefits package (including malpractice coverage, CME and Licensure package, relocation reimbursement, and more!)

• Salary offers will be based on key factors such as education, credentials, related experience, and scope of work

Newark is the third largest city in Delaware and home to the University of Delaware Blue Hens. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are over 17 miles of trails and 33 parks including the Newark Reservoir. Known as a place “where hip meets historic” Newark is a vibrant and interesting place to live. Filled with cultural offerings that enliven downtown, over 60 restaurants, and a unique food cooperative that has been serving the community for 35 years, Newark is the best of both a college town and a hometown.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact:

April Heiselt

In-house Physician Recruiter

Universal Health Services, Inc.

(662) 648-9999

Expected salary:

Location: Newark, DE

Job date: Sat, 16 Sep 2023 07:25:29 GMT

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Job description: , with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health… Child YRH Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: CUPE Healthcare…

Expected salary: $37.12 – 48.8 per hour

Location: Yarmouth, NS

Job date: Tue, 07 Nov 2023 23:12:34 GMT

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Job description: Req ID: 167095

Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital

Department: MHA WZ Child YRH

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Status: CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 14-Nov-23

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

Recruitment Incentives

Successful candidates may also be eligible for a $5,000 – $10,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Child & Adolescent Outpatient – Mental Health & Addictions, the Social Worker, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, is responsible for the delivery of time-limited, evidence based psycho-social assessments and treatments to child & adolescent (19 years and younger) with Tier-3 mental disorders. All services are provided within a Stepped Care framework and practice is guided by disorder based clinical care pathways. Each clinician participates in a consultation group to ensure collegial support, accountability and effectiveness of assessments and treatments.

The Social Worker ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviors, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Master’s degree of Social Work
• Registered or eligible to be registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)
• Two (2) years clinical experience required working with an adult population providing time-limited, evidence based psycho-social assessments and treatments to adults (19 years and older) with Tier-3 mental disorders
• Demonstrated skills in DSM formulation
• Demonstrated skills in applying time limited, evidence based psycho-social assessments and treatments for mental disorders to an adult (19 years and older) patient population, and commitment to same
• Demonstrated knowledge of Stepped Care principles, clinical care pathways, and outcomes monitoring, and commitment to same
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical supervision, learning and professional development, and commitment to same
• Demonstrated skills in providing culturally informed non-judgmental patient and family center care, and commitment to same
• Experience in providing supervision to psychology residents, students, and peers
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information, problem solve and utilize good judgment in decision making
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives and evidence based practice
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Experience working with allied health care professionals and medical specialists
• Experience training and/or acting as a resource for other allied health care professionals and medical specialists
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Temporary Full Time position; 75 Hours Bi Weekly
• Approximately 15 Months
• Dates are subject to change

Compensation and Incentives

$37.12 – $48.80 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

Once You’ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

​Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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Expected salary: $37.12 – 48.8 per hour

Location: Yarmouth, NS

Job date: Tue, 07 Nov 2023 23:21:20 GMT

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