NHS Ayrshire & Arran

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We pride ourselves on improving health and providing a comprehensive range of high quality, safe, effective and person-centred health services.

Our values - Caring, Safe, Respectful

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Listed Jobs

Company Name

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Job Title

Deputy Charge Nurse - Acute Mental Health Unit

Job Description

**Job Title** Deputy Charge Nurse – Acute Mental Health Unit (Older Adult Admissions) **Role Summary** Provides senior nursing leadership on an acute older‑adult mental health admissions ward, supporting the Charge Nurse in delivering safe, high‑quality patient care, promoting staff wellbeing, and driving service improvements throughout a 12‑month fixed‑term/secondment period. **Expectations** - Demonstrate accountable, collaborative leadership in a fast‑paced acute mental health environment. - Uphold safeguarding standards and be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. - Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with NHS policies and regulatory requirements. **Key Responsibilities** - Assist the Charge Nurse in day‑to‑day ward management, staffing allocation, and patient flow. - Supervise and mentor nursing and support staff, fostering a positive and resilient team culture. - Coordinate admissions, assessments, and discharge planning for older adult mental health patients. - Ensure accurate, timely clinical documentation and adherence to care plans and protocols. - Monitor and audit quality and safety indicators, initiating corrective actions as needed. - Liaise with multidisciplinary team members, families, and external agencies to optimise patient outcomes. - Participate in and lead service development projects, audits, and staff wellbeing initiatives. - Respond to emergencies and escalations, providing clinical guidance and decision‑making support. **Required Skills** - Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with post‑registration clinical experience in acute mental health settings. - Proven leadership/management ability in a ward or similar environment. - Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict‑resolution skills. - Ability to assess risk, make rapid decisions, and prioritize workload under pressure. - Knowledge of safeguarding, PVG requirements, and NHS governance frameworks. - Competence in using electronic patient record systems and standard NHS IT tools. **Required Education & Certifications** - Nursing degree (BSc or equivalent) and current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (or comparable regulatory body). - Valid RMN licence to practice in the UK. - Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. - Up‑to‑date immunisations and occupational health clearances as required by NHS policy.

London, United kingdom

On site

29-12-2025

Company Name

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Job Title

NHS LOTHIAN & BORDERS STAFF BANK – Pre-Registration Nursing Students - Band 2 - Healthcare Assistants

Job Description

**Job Title** NHS Lothian & Borders Staff Bank – Pre-Registration Nursing Students (Band 2) Healthcare Assistants **Role Summary** Act as a temporary Healthcare Assistant supporting nursing staff across NHS Lothian & Borders facilities. Provide compassionate, person‑centred care to patients while gaining practical experience in a variety of clinical settings. Work flexible hours on a “as required” basis, contributing to team resilience and service continuity. **Expectations** - Reliable, dependable, and punctual attendance. - Demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills. - Maintain high standards of patient dignity, safety, and confidentiality. - Adhere to data protection and health‑and‑safety protocols. **Key Responsibilities** - Assist nursing staff with patient care duties (e.g., personal hygiene, feeding, mobility support). - Monitor and record patient observations and report changes to the nursing team. - Support routine clinical tasks under supervision (e.g., ward rounds, medication rounds). - Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients. - Attend mandatory induction and ongoing training sessions. - Follow all NHS policies on infection control, patient confidentiality, and equality. **Required Skills** - Effective verbal and written communication. - Empathy and compassionate approach to patient care. - Basic clinical observation and record‑keeping abilities. - Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Adaptability to varying shift patterns and clinical environments. **Required Education & Certifications** - Current enrollment in a pre‑registration nursing programme. - Provide university name, course, and year of study on application. - University PDT (Personal Development Team) reference required. - No additional certifications required, though basic first‑aid or BLS is advantageous.

Edinburgh, United kingdom

On site

12-01-2026

Company Name

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Job Title

Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey - Project Support Facilitator

Job Description

**Project Support Facilitator** **Role Summary** Facilitate a person-centred service to support individuals affected by cancer in navigating health and social care systems, promoting access to holistic support and self-management strategies. Collaborate across organisational boundaries to improve outcomes for cancer patients. **Expectations** - Internal NHS Scotland staff only. - Requires UK driving licence/car ownership. - Fixed-term, 18-month secondment (18.6 hours/week). **Key Responsibilities** - Deliver Macmillan Holistic Needs Assessments to East Ayrshire residents diagnosed with cancer. - Develop individualised care plans tailored to patients’ specific needs. - Provide advice, signpost to partner agencies, and build ICJ service capacity. - Work on-site at CVO East Ayrshire and across community settings. **Required Skills** - Proven experience in person-centred service delivery. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to navigate complex, emotional situations. - Problem-solving and decision-making in multi-agency collaboration. **Required Education & Certifications** - HND/SVQ Level 4 in health/social care, community development, or equivalent. - PVG Scheme membership (required prior to appointment). - UK driving licence and car ownership essential.

East ayrshire, United kingdom

On site

21-01-2026

Company Name

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Job Title

Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist

Job Description

**Job Title:** Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist **Role Summary:** Provide specialist psychological assessment and consultation for complex frail older adults admitted to the Acute Frailty Unit and Medicine for the Elderly wards. Lead service development within the Discharge Without Delay (DWD) programme, supervise a fellow Clinical Psychologist, and evaluate impact through quality‑improvement and research initiatives. **Expectations:** - Deliver timely, high‑quality psychological assessments at the “front door” of admission. - Work collaboratively within an integrated multidisciplinary team (MDT) and with health, community, and social‑care partners. - Drive service development, pathway design, and outcome measurement for the DWD programme. - Supervise and mentor one qualified Clinical Psychologist at another acute site. - Produce and disseminate impact reports, data, and research findings. - Maintain a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits. **Key Responsibilities:** - Conduct specialist cognitive and psychological assessments for frail patients. - Contribute to MDT decision‑making and support early, safe discharge planning. - Provide clinical supervision to a peer psychologist. - Lead service‑development activities for frailty/DWD pathways. - Design, implement, and report on quality‑improvement projects and formal research related to psychological impact on discharge outcomes. - Communicate findings to the DWD programme stakeholders and broader clinical teams. - Attend daily huddles at University Hospital Crosshouse and be present on‑site as required. **Required Skills:** - Advanced expertise in older‑adult and frailty psychology. - Strong assessment, diagnostic, and formulation skills. - Proven experience in MDT collaboration and interdisciplinary communication. - Leadership and supervision capabilities. - Quality‑improvement methodology and research design competence. - Excellent written and verbal communication for reporting and dissemination. - Ability to travel between sites; full UK driving licence mandatory. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PhD or PsyD) or equivalent. - Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Psychologist. - Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., British Psychological Society). - Current NHS Scotland or equivalent security clearance (as applicable).

Crosshouse, United kingdom

On site

Senior

26-01-2026