This information package has been compiled to provide prospective candidates with details of the post
advertised.
The contents of this package are as follows:
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Post Information Sheet
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Job Advertisement
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Job Description
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Guidance Notes for completion of the application for employment form
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Application Form & Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (Please note that the application form will
not be submitted for shortlisting without a completed equal opportunities monitoring form).

Confirmation of Right to Work in the UK Statement*
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Please do not attach a CV with, or as part of your application. NHS Lanarkshire does not accept
application by CV and therefore this will not be included with your application for shortlisting purposes.
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Terms and Conditions of Employment
Please refer to NHS Lanarkshire’s website http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk/Careers/Pages/valuescompetency-based-interviews.aspx for further information on our recruitment process.
All Nursing, Midwifery, Allied Health Professional and Property Support Services posts are subject to competency based
interviews. There is more information on the recruitment process for this on Firstport:
- Welcome to NHS Lanarkshire
- About the Selection Process
- -Guide to completing an Application form
- Values and Competencies Interviews
- Overview of the Values and Competency Frameworks
* NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that all prospective employees have the right to work in the UK. Please see the
Terms and Conditions for this post for further information.
Please note that NHS Lanarkshire does not routinely acknowledge receipt of application forms.
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REFERENCE No: 1115/22751 MM
JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse x4 (Mental Health)
£21,818 - £28,462 pro rata per annum
GRADE: Band 5
LOCATION: Community Mental Health Team
(3 positions for Wishaw Locality, 1 for Bellshill Locality)
HOURS: 2 x 37.5 and 1 x 30 Wishaw, 1x 37.5 for Bellshill
CONTRACT DURATION: Permanent
The post holder will be responsible for the application of the Framework of the Nursing Process to
deliver high standards of nursing care for patients with a range of mental disorders, substance misuse,
learning disability or co-morbidity, under the clinical supervision of the charge nurse / team leader,
senior charge nurse or practitioner.
The successful candidate will be NMC Registered Nurse with qualification relevant to the defined
clinical area i.e. Mental Health and be willing to commit to continuous professional development
including Flying Start Development Programme or equivalent
Additional for those with 2 year’s post registration:
Evidence of further education or continuous professional development, including completion of the
Flying Start development programme where appropriate
Completion of Suicide Prevention Training; Mental Health Act learning materials; 10 Essential Shared
Capabilities for Mental Health Practice learning materials
Should you wish to discuss the post in more detail, please contact either Gerard Dunn on 01698
575718 or Elaine Neil on 01698 354888.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once
a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete
and submit your application at an early stage.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who
are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
In the interest of being green – environmentally friendly, the preferred method of receiving applications is by email to
recruitment.lanarkshire@nhs.net
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If however you require to post your application form please return it to Recruitment – HR Service Centre, Law House,
Airdrie Road, Carluke, ML8 5EP. Should you experience any difficulty, please contact Recruitment – HR Service Centre on
01698 377740. Please ensure that you submit your application in advance of the closing date. Late applications will not be
forwarded for shortlisting. When submitting your completed application please take note of the following: Please allow 2
days for postal deliveries NHS Lanarkshire does not routinely acknowledge receipt of application forms. Please note that
should you contact the Recruitment Service to discuss any queries regarding your application, it is advisable that you retain
the job reference number as you will be asked to quote this when you call. In the meantime, I wish you success with your
application.
Applications from candidates who require a Tier 2 Certificate of sponsorship (formerly Work Permits) will only be
considered if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for this post. For further information on the UK Border
Agency’s new points based System which now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK
please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.
Closing date:
5th January 2015
Interview date:
TBC
Short-listed applicants may be contacted by email where you have submitted an email address.
Please check your emails regularly.
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NM.0500 (REVISED 2010 – V2)
1.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title :
Registered Nurse
Department(s):
Mental Health /Learning Disabilities
(Job description for both community & inpatient based
services)
Job Holder Reference:
No. of Job Holders:
2. JOB PURPOSE
Registered Nurse responsible for the application of the Framework of the Nursing Process to
deliver high standards of client / patient nursing care for patients with a range of mental disorders,
substance misuse, learning disability or co-morbidity, under the clinical supervision of the caseload
holder / charge nurse / team leader, senior charge nurse or practitioner. The registered nurse has
delegated responsibility for the appraisal and clinical supervision of students and clinical /
healthcare support workers in provision of care and treatment within a defined clinical service,
under the management and leadership of the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner
Additional for those with 2 years post registration
Acting as Named Nurse (or equivalent), responsible for the application of the framework of the
Nursing Process to ensure a high standard of client / patient care, delegated by the charge nurse /
team leader, senior charge nurse or practitioner who provides clinical supervision to the post
holder and retains overall responsibility for patient care. Co-ordinating and supervising a small
team of junior nurses or practitioners, students and clinical support workers in delivering care.
Where required the post holder will undertake a delegated range of duties of the charge nurse,
team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in their absence, including taking charge of the
clinical area.
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3.
ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
Service Manager
Senior Nurse
MH & LD
Team Leader / Senior Charge
Nurse or Practitioner
Charge Nurse
This Post
Registered Nurse
Student Nurses
Clinical Support Workers /
Healthcare Assistants / Nursing
Assisistants
Line Management responsibility =
Senior Professional Leadership & Accountability =
4. SCOPE AND RANGE
 The principle role of the Registered Nurse is to use the framework of the Nursing Process:assess needs, and participate in the planning of person centred care and delivery of high
standards of nursing care and treatment to clients / patients, allocated by and clinically
supervised by senior staff.

Where required, within their scope, range and competencies the post holder will undertake
a delegated range of duties of the named nurse (or equivalent), charge nurse, team leader,
senior charge nurse or practitioner in their absence.

Support non mental health services such as A&E, primary care and staff within other
clinical settings to obtain appropriate advice, signposting to sources of advice and
information, initiating care pathways as appropriate

Assist senior staff by participating in the co-ordination, delivery and monitoring of effective,
efficient and high quality nursing care within the defined setting or clinical area.

Utilisation of care pathways for each client / patient within agreed protocols and criteria in
collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team

Supervise and teach junior staff including nurse learners and students on clinical placement
within the defined setting, demonstrating leadership and professionalism

Apply values based practice principles of respect and dignity in all aspects of care and
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treatment and in interactions with colleagues

The post holder will be required to handle funds and valuables in accordance with Standing
Financial Instructions.

Promote a healthy lifestyle and well-being providing advice to clients / patients and carers
in line with local and national drivers
Additional for those with 2 years post registration

Assist the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner, or charge nurse, in the
management and co-ordination of the nursing care within the clinical setting.

Named Nurse (or equivalent) to a defined group of clients / patients under the clinical
supervision of the charge nurse, team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner,
delegating as appropriate to a small team of junior staff, providing care as agreed in the
care plan.

Provide person centred assessment and care planning to an allocated group of clients /
patients to support their recovery journey.
5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Nursing Process
Practising within the eKSF, scope, range and competencies of the post
 Apply values based practice principles such as those of respect and dignity, in all aspects
of care and treatment and in interactions with colleagues

Implement the framework of the nursing process to participate in person centred
assessment and participate in the development and implementation of client / patient care
plan in accordance with operational policies for the defined clinical area, and under the
clinical supervision of the named nurse (or equivalent), senior nursing staff and / or
multidisciplinary team.

Actively and meaningfully involve relevant people, including the client / patient and carers in
a shared responsibility for assessment, prevention and management of risk and positive
risk taking, and individual vulnerabilities within the scope, range, skills and competencies of
the post.

Escorting and providing intervention to clients / patients as directed by the named nurse (or
equivalent), charge nurse, senior charge nurse or practitioner without direct supervision.

Maximise therapeutic contact time to deliver a range of evidence based and recovery
focussed therapeutic interventions and treatments on a one-to-one or group basis as
agreed with the charge nurse, team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner, defined by
the department’s philosophy, and in accordance with the agreed care plan, and the choices
of clients / patients, carers and significant others where possible.

Deliver direct patient centred care including physical, emotional and personal care in a
variety of settings including hospital wards or departments, A&E, community venues,
clinics, residential establishments, and home environments as appropriate to the service
and client / patient group

Provide information in a range of formats regarding pharmacological treatments, and their
benefits, undesired effects and contraindications to support clients / patients’ choice
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regarding treatment within post holder knowledge, skills and competencies.

Support clients / patients and carers, working with other health, local authority and
voluntary sector colleagues / organisations to facilitate smooth transitions of care and social
inclusion.

Contribute to multidisciplinary team case discussions and reviews on a regular basis
Additional for those with 2 years post registration
Practising within the KSF, scope, range and competencies of the post, and under the clinical
supervision of the caseload holder (or equivalent), charge nurse, team leader / senior charge nurse
or practitioner

Use the framework of the Nursing Process to undertake assessment, of clients / patients in
accordance with agreed operational policies for the defined clinical area, planning,
implementing and evaluating the care plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
and the client / patient.

Make appropriate arrangements with both internal and external stakeholders
to ensure seamless care during transitions of care to / from other services and when
discharged from services

Delegated responsibility for delivering a range of evidence based and recovery focussed
therapeutic interventions and treatments on a one-to-one or group basis defined by the
department’s philosophy, and in accordance with individual client / patient need and care
plan.

Attend, participate and support the client / patient in multi-disciplinary team meetings, case
conferences and Mental Health Tribunals as necessary.

Work to maximise social inclusion by promoting awareness of, and coordinating social
inclusion activities, supporting clients / patients to access community organisations and
supports according to their individual abilities and choices, according to the agreed client /
patient care plan

Empower patients / clients to take responsibility for their health, well-being and future
lifestyle as appropriate by practising in an open, transparent and inclusive manner,
identifying their strengths and sources of personal social supports, promoting and
respecting their rights, ensuring that patients / clients have the relevant information to
participate in the decisions about their care and recovery.

Bring to the attention of the line manager any inadequacy in the system, which may be to
the detriment of the client’s welfare and safety.
Team Working/Clinical Leadership
 Participate in meetings / forums as agreed with team members, and provide feedback and
information as appropriate to the team

Ensure that changes in circumstances, which may affect delivery of care are reported to the
team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner or other senior members of the
multidisciplinary team
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
Establish and maintain effective communications and liaison with other professionals,
carers, families and relevant others involved in the client’s / patient’s care or social
circumstances

Participate in joint working, and formal processes with multi-professional colleagues such
as child protection case conferences, MAPPA, CPA.

Support non mental health services such as A&E, primary care and staff within other
clinical settings to obtain appropriate advice, signposting to sources of advice and
information, initiating care pathways as appropriate

Provide and participate in professional leadership, promoting nursing professionalism

Participate in clinical networking with other services

Assist the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in the achievement of
performance objectives.

Participate in the supervision and performance appraisal of junior staff within the team
where appropriate as delegated by the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner.
Additional for those with 2 years post registration

In the absence of the charge nurse, team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner,
responsibility for coordination of the clinical team / area, specific groups and treatments for
client/patient groups delegated and in agreement with / defined by the team leader / senior
charge nurse or practitioner

Undertake clinical supervision, Personal Development Planning and appraisal of junior
staff.

Follow local policies and procedures, and provide comment on policies and procedures
being developed by local working/steering groups as agreed with the team leader / senior
charge nurse or practitioner
Legal & Ethical

Be fully compliant with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and the other relevant
guidance documents, which support and maintain standards of professional practice for
nurses and midwives.

Maintain patient / client records in accordance with NMC Standards and NHSL Information
Governance standards

Respect at all times the confidential nature of your work and the rights and choices of
clients / patients and their carers in regard to confidentiality, ensuring clients / patients are
aware that certain information may have to be shared with other members of the clinical
team or other authorities where there is concern for the health, safety or welfare of the
client / patient or others, in accordance with guidance and protocols of the Lanarkshire Data
Sharing Partnership.

Ensure clients / patients have sufficient information to consent to any aspect of care and
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treatment. If capacity to consent is impaired ensure additional assessment, input or
safeguards are initiated.

Assist the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in ensuring the health and
safety of staff, patients and carers within the service and report any health and safety
deficiency as appropriate.

Apply the principles and safeguards of legislation, relevant to the clinical area and client /
patient group, to support the care and treatment of clients / patients, carers and
dependents

Ensure compliance with Lanarkshire Data Sharing Partnership policy and guidance, and
information governance standards regarding accessing, sharing, use and storage of
information, seeking advice from the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner as
required.
Clinical Governance/Leadership

Participate in the implementation and monitoring of the organisation’s Clinical Governance
Framework and evidence based clinical standards, within the scope and range of the post

Assist the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in the implementation of
clinical/nursing policies and procedures in line with NHSL guidelines, NMC requirements,
Scottish Government policy and guidance, legal requirements, emerging evidence and
changing practice.

Assist in data collection in accordance with agreed data sets and programmes of clinical
audit

Reflect on professional and clinical performance, including the emotional impact on self of
working within the clinical area and engage in regular clinical supervision in accordance
with NHS Lanarkshire Clinical Supervision Framework for Mental Health and Learning
Disability Nursing.
Additional for those with 2 years post registration

Attempt to resolve informal complaints as they arise and assist the charge nurse, team
leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in gathering data if any complaints progress via
the formal complaints procedure.

Assist the organisation to achieve its performance objectives, including the delivery of
HEAT Targets, Crisis Standards, Rights Relationships and Recovery Actions, NHSQIS
Quality Standards of care and service delivery and MWC recommendations, by supporting
the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in achieving their performance
objectives for the clinical area or team

Ensure compliance with safe working environment and practices in accordance with Health
& Safety legislation and locally agreed protocols, and report any deficits to the team leader/
senior charge nurse or practitioner.
Training and Development

Demonstrate a willingness to perform formal mentorship role to pre-registration Nursing
Students; participate in annual updates to maintain Mentorship status
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.

Actively contribute to the development of an atmosphere and environment, which promotes
and facilitates learning, regularly liaising with Practice Education Facilitators and Practice
improvement and Development nurses to support learning and practice development in the
clinical area

Participate in all in-service and mandatory training/study days as required in response to
client / patient and service need.

Undertake appropriate continuing professional development as identified within the
personal development planning process and KSF, including Flying Start Development
Programme for newly qualified nurses where appropriate.
Additional for those with 2 years post registration

Demonstrate a willingness to perform formal sign-off Mentorship role for pre-registration
Nursing Students in their final year of training and for newly qualified nurses undertaking
the Flying Start Development Programme.

Demonstrate a willingness to participate in annual updates to maintain Sign-Off Mentorship
status

Participate in delivering induction programme and educational and training
programmes/materials, relevant to the clinical field for colleagues, other disciplines,
students and staff from other agencies and organisations in agreement with the team
leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner

Participate in the provision of clinical supervision of other staff as appropriate in accordance
with NHSL clinical supervision policy.
Public Health/Health Promotion
Participate in the identification of health needs of the local population accessing the service.
Promote a healthy lifestyle and well-being providing advice to patients / carers in line with
corporate health promotion strategy and mental health and wellbeing strategy
Demonstrate knowledge of the determinants of ill health and appropriate interventions. Be aware
and give advice on issues relating to health education/promotion and health improvement.
6.
EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY
All equipment that may be used in the monitoring or delivery of clinical care and data recording

Hoists, Hydraulic/Manual Couches/Beds and Wheelchairs

Electronic or Manual Monitoring Equipment

Personal Computers – Data input and transmission

Disposable and non disposable sharps
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7.

Alco meter
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First Aid equipment.

Mobile phone

Communication aids

Car (community based posts)
SYSTEMS
 Use of Information technology (Word, Excel, Email etc, Electronic Patient Information
Systems), to input data , ensuring compliance with data protection policy, standards for
information governance, and guidance on information sharing from the Lanarkshire Data
Sharing Partnership

System for manual recording of client / patient relevant clinical / non clinical information

System for routine data collection and performance monitoring

Participate in using a range of systems to support patient care including care planning
systems, daily client / patient reports, review notes, assessment tools, recording of
medications administered, pharmacy orders, and stores orders etc.

Utilisation of Integrated Care Pathways

Ensure compliance with all systems related to regulatory codes of practice and legislation
e.g. Mental Health Legislation, CPA, MAPPA, NMC registration
Additional for those with 2 years post registration
8.

Make short term alterations to the duty roster to cover unexpected absences; participating
in the preparation of the duty roster under supervision of the Senior Charge Nurse / Team
Leader

Implement the agreed NHS Lanarkshire systems and processes for clinical supervision,
mentoring, and eKSF / PDPs

Participate in preparing and altering the duty roster system as delegated by the team leader
/ senior charge nurse or practitioner

Make use of any systems in place to monitor issues related to legislation
DECISIONS & JUDGEMENTS
 Using judgements and decision-making skills in association with senior staff, seeking
advice when necessary

Exercise clinical decision-making and judgement within scope of professional practice in
response to client / patient condition through effective liaison with charge nurse, team
leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner, medical staff or relevant other professionals
and agencies.

Make judgements and decision based on complex information in association with other
members of the multidisciplinary team and independently in their absence, seeking advice
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when necessary and using clinical supervision to ensure reflection and learning on
decisions made.

Delegated responsibility for personal / professional development planning and appraisal of
junior staff.
Additional for those with 2 years post registration
 Make judgements and decision based on complex information in association with other
members of the multidisciplinary team and independently in their absence, seeking advice
and supervision thereafter

Delegated responsibility for the ordering of stocks and supplies, ensuring adequate
supplies for the requirements of the service as appropriate.

Take delegated charge of the clinical area in the absence of the charge nurse or team
leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner, making judgements and decisions on the
effective running of the service and delivery of care in their absence, seeking advice and
instruction from the service manager or senior nurse as required.

Delegated responsibility for changes to staffing in response to clinical need / risk or
unexpected staff absence seeking advice from managers as appropriate in the absence of
the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner.
NB In the case of registered nurses without RMN / RNMH qualification the team leader /
senior charge nurse or service manager will make a judgement as to whether or not it is
appropriate for Registered Nurses to take charge of the clinical area in respect of the client
group and possible need for application of Nurses Holding Power in terms of the Mental
Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
9.
COMMUNICATIONS & RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible for the development of therapeutic relationships with patients / clients and
carers

Communicate highly complex information regarding the management of mental health
problems to colleagues and other disciplines / professions, clients / patient and carers in a
manner that is clear and easily understood.

Communicate with patients / clients and their relatives using a variety of communication
skills, for example persuasion, active listening and communicating with patients with
impaired communication skills due to their physical/mental health, ensuring access to
interpreters or communication aids as required.

Work as a fully integrated member of a multi-professional team

Develop and maintain effective communication systems and processes and working
relationships with other professionals, carers, families and relevant others relevant to the
patients / clients health and welfare.

Produce written reports, papers and plans as required.

Provide verbal and written information within the clinical team and across teams and
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services to ensure effective communication between clinical staff and clinical teams
Additional for those with 2 years post registration

Participate in initiating and maintaining effective interpersonal working relationships and
communication with internal and external agencies, including attending meetings and case
discussions.

Participate in working groups and projects within the clinical area / team to enhance and
develop local service provision as agreed with the team leader / senior charge nurse or
practitioner.
10.
DEMANDS OF THE JOB (physical, mental, emotional)
Physical
 Moving and handling of clients / patients and healthcare associated equipment as
appropriate to client group and clinical environment. This requires formal moving and
handling training and updates.

Combination of frequent changes between walking, sitting and standing

Physical management of aggressive incidents including de-escalation, and control and
restraint of clients / patients. This requires formal management of aggression training

Physical demands in providing personal care in relation to activities of daily living as
appropriate to client group and clinical environment (washing, dressing, bathing, assisting
with feeding, etc)

Requirement to administer oral and intramuscular medication

Driving as appropriate to the role (essential for crisis and community based posts)
Mental Demands
 Ability to multi-task due to frequent interruptions

Unpredictable work pattern with requirement to respond to unscheduled referrals and
demands on service

Periods of sustained and intense concentration whilst delivering direct client / patient care
e.g. whilst delivering clinical engagement and observation levels; whilst carrying out 1-2-1
interviews and interventions

Routinely working with clients / patients who present with complex and challenging,
disturbed or risky behaviours

Ability to concentrate for periods whilst producing written reports or carrying out patient
assessments

Concentration required for driving (crisis and community based posts).
Emotional Demands
 Escorting of, and intervention with clients / patients across hospital and community settings,
including clients / patients detained under Mental Health Legislation or those presenting
with difficult behaviours
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
Frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances, working with the
clients / patients who present with a range of mental disorders, substance misuse, learning
disability or co-morbidity and associated problems, behaviours and risks including those
who present after episodes of self harm which can present exceptional challenges in
working with both clients / patients and their carers.

Ability to discuss highly sensitive issues and in managing personal emotional responses to
the work.

Ability to identify and access appropriate means of support for junior staff exposed to highly
distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours.

Working in highly unpleasant conditions in relation to disposal of client / patient related
healthcare waste (blood, urine, faeces, vomit, etc) and contaminated materials in
conjunction with approved infection control procedures

Working alone/ travelling alone, frequently on a daily basis (crisis and community based
posts).
11.
MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB

Working in an emotionally demanding environment where challenging behaviour can occur
or distressing situations are encountered due to the nature of the client / patient group and
the nature of the work undertaken

Managing own time and competing demands to maximise the face-to-face time spent with
clients / patients and carers

Maintaining effective communication with clients / patients with mental disorder including
mental illness, personality disorder or learning disability and often associated physical
health problems

Providing information to patients/clients and carers on sensitive clinical and legal issues
e.g. legal/detention information.

Responding to an unpredictable work pattern including unscheduled referrals and demands
on service and unpredictable needs of patients / clients

Teaching and supervising junior staff, nurse learners and pre-registration nursing students
whilst working within a busy clinical environment / service.

Lone working in community based posts, taking into consideration potential risks
associated with lone visiting in client’s / patient’s own home and unfamiliar community
environments
12.

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
NMC Registered Nurse with qualification relevant to the defined clinical area i.e. Mental
Health or Learning Disability
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
Evidence of willingness to commit to continuous professional development including Flying
Start Development Programme or equivalent

Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Awareness of relevant legislation, policies, standards, best practice statements, guidelines
and capability frameworks
Additional for those with 2 years post registration

Evidence of further education or continuous professional development, including
completion of the Flying Start development programme where appropriate

Completion of Suicide Prevention Training; Mental Health Act learning materials; 10
Essential Shared Capabilities for Mental Health Practice learning materials

Working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, standards, best practice statements,
guidelines and capability frameworks

Demonstrate effective team leadership skills with the ability to motivate others and work
using own initiative.

Effective time management skills.
The above duties and responsibilities are intended to represent current priorities and are
not meant to be a conclusive list. The post holder may from time to time be asked to
undertake other reasonable duties. Any changes will be made in discussion with the post
holder in the light of service needs.
Job Description Agreement
Job Holder’s Signature
Date
Head of Department Signature
Date
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NHS LANARKSHIRE
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) NM.0500
Criteria
Qualifications &
Training
Level of education,
professional
qualifications, training
and learning
programmes/courses
Essential
NMC Registered Nurse with
qualification relevant to the defined
clinical area i.e. Mental Health
Desirable
Degree or working towards
degree level education in a
relevant subject.
Evidence of willingness to commit to
continuous professional development
including Flying Start Development
Programme or equivalent
Additional for those with 2 years
post registration
Evidence of further education or
continuous professional development,
including completion of the Flying
Start development programme where
appropriate
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Completion of Suicide Prevention
Training; Mental Health Act learning
materials; 10 Essential Shared
Capabilities for Mental Health Practice
learning materials
Experience
Length and type of
experience, level at which
experience gained
Knowledge
Depth and extent of
knowledge
Awareness of relevant legislation,
policies, standards, best practice
statements, guidelines and capability
frameworks
Skills/Abilities
Range and level of skills
I.e. communication (oral,
written, presentation),
Planning, organisation,
Numeracy, leadership etc
Excellent listening, communication
and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a
multidisciplinary team
Additional for those with 2 years
post registration
Demonstrate effective team leadership
skills with the ability to motivate
others and work using own initiative.
Effective time management skills.
Specific Job
Requirements
Environmental
conditions, unsociable
hours, car driver etc
Car Driver
Signed:
PRINT NAME:
Date:
Designation:
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GUIDANCE NOTES
FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT FORM
Introduction
These notes are designed to help you complete your application form and to make the most of your
application. Please read them carefully before you begin.
NHS Lanarkshire is an Equal Opportunities Employer and will ensure that no job applicant or
employee receives less favourable treatment. Please note that only Part C of the application form will
be made available to the shortlisting panel.
NHS Lanarkshire is committed to good practice in employing disabled people and we will ensure that
all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria (as specified in the person specification)
will be invited to attend for interview.
The purpose of the application form is to select the right person for the job – without discrimination.
Please complete the form as fully as you can. It is your first opportunity to tell us how your
qualifications, training, experience, skills and abilities fit our requirements. If you need more space for
any section, continue on a separate sheet of paper. Please clearly mark additional sheets with the
Section, job reference number. Please include these with your application Do not include your name
or address on additional sheets.
NHS Lanarkshire has a duty to protect public funds it administers and to this end will use the
information you have provided within your application for the prevention and detection of fraud. It
will also share this information with other Bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds
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for these purposes. More detail will be made available on NHS Lanarkshire’s intranet in due course.
Further information is available from http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/work/nfi.php
Part A
Personal Details
Insert your surname, forename, title and full home address. Please supply contact telephone numbers
and email addresses so we can contact you without delay, if necessary.
Working in the UK
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been
granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the
UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective
employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Further guidance on current immigration rules is
available on the Home Office website at http://ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/ .
Declaration
Please ensure that you sign and date this section.
Part B
Footnote (1)
The Conditions of Service specify whether the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act applies to this post.
Dependant on the nature of the post we may need to conduct a criminal record check. This could be a
basic or standard level or a PVG.
With effect from 28th February 2011, posts considered to be within “Regulated Work” with Children
and/or Protected Adults will require membership of the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable
Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme) as a condition of their employment. The PVG Scheme is applicable to
both EEA and Non EEA Nationals.
Please note: You do not have to do anything about PVG Scheme Membership at application stage.
Candidates selected for appointment will be advised on how to become a PVG Scheme member prior
to taking up the position.
Further information on the PVG Scheme Membership can be found at the following:
www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/pvg
The Conditions of Service specify whether the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act applies to this post and
whether a Disclosure Scotland check will be required.
You must indicate whether you have criminal convictions or proceedings pending against you. This
will include all offences eg non-payment of tv licence; general driving offences (ie speeding, non
payment of fines), etc. Any proceedings should be detailed, unless the courts have found you not
guilty.
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Failure to disclose criminal convictions or criminal proceedings pending against you could invalidate
your application or, in the event of employment, result in dismissal in accordance with NHS
Lanarkshire's Effective Management of Employee Conduct.
Any information submitted will be kept in strict confidence and will only be considered in relation to
your application for this post if successful. Please note that information provided about convictions
which are deemed irrelevant to the post will be disregarded.
Dependant on the nature of the post, if successful at interview, you may be asked to complete a
Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme application form, or a basic/standard level of disclosure. This will
form part of your offer contract.
Please select your choice by ticking (a) or (b) on the application form. If selecting (b) please supply
details of convictions in the space provided.
Footnote (2)
Your application form will be processed fairly and lawfully in accordance with guidelines outlined
within the Data Protection Act. Your application will be held by HR Recruitment for 12 months after
submission.
Declaration
Please ensure that you sign and date this section.
Part C
Post Details
Please ensure you detail the correct job title, location, job reference number and candidate number.
This ensures your application form will be processed timeously.
Qualifications Achieved
This section is about your educational achievements at secondary school, college and university. Please
details here any qualifications you have gained including any nursing, medical, and professional
qualifications. In accordance with the Age Discrimination Act (2006), it is no longer necessary to
detail the dates these qualifications were gained.
Qualifications Currently Studying
Please also list all qualifications, training or continued professional development (CPD) you are
working towards. This should be included on a separate sheet.
Membership of Professional Regulatory Bodies
Some posts require that you have membership of a specified Professional Body. Include the name and
type of membership you hold, along with your registration number and renewal/expiry date.
Training Courses
If you have completed training that is relevant to the job you are applying for, please give details.
Include courses provided by your employer, external companies or other training organisations. This
should be included on a separate sheet.
Present Post
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This section will help us build an accurate picture about the type of work and responsibilities you are
currently involved in. Please give the job title, the job grade, the date of starting on this grade, and the
full name and address of your present employer.
Role Purpose/Summary of Responsibilities
Please tell us about the main duties and responsibilities of your current job. This may be included on a
separate sheet if necessary.
Employment History
Tell us about your work history, including job titles, grades, your employers’ names and the dates of
your employment. Please start with the most recent employer and work back. This may be included
on a separate sheet if necessary.
Referees
Give the names, designations, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of two referees.
These referees should have agreed to provide a reference for you, and should be known to you
professionally. One must be your current Line Manager (or, if unemployed, your most recent
employer). Do not include relatives.
Disability
NHS Lanarkshire welcomes applications from people who have or have had a disability.
We will interview all applicants who have or have had a disability who meet the minimum essential
criteria for the job.
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a
disabled person within the field of employment. The Act defines a disabled person as someone with a
physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on that person’s
ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
Please state whether you have a physical/mental health condition that has a substantial effect on your
ability to carry out day-to-day activities and has lasted, or is expected to last for 12 months or more.
Please could you inform us if you will require any special arrangements for the interview eg wheelchair
access, induction loop, etc.
Driving Licence
A driving licence is essential for some posts. Confirmation of whether this is applicable will be found
in the Job Description. Only complete this section if a driving licence is essential for the post.
Statement in Support of Application - http://firstport2/staff-support/human-resources/nursesmidwives-allied-health-professionals/default.aspx
Before completing this section, please think about the job description again. This should help you
decide what to include here. You should describe all the skills, abilities, knowledge and experience you
have which you think are relevant to the post. Include any relevant experience you have gained
outside your employment, for example, in voluntary work. You should also describe any specific areas
of responsibility you may have had, particular achievements and interests and how you think you could
contribute to the work of the department or section for which you are applying. This may be included
on a separate sheet if necessary.
Where did you see the advertisement for this post?
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Please indicate where you saw the advertisement for this post. This allows us to monitor our methods
of recruitment and selection.
Part D
Equal Opportunities Monitoring
NHS Lanarkshire is committed to providing Equal Opportunities in its employment practices. It is our
policy to ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, marital
status, race, disability, age, responsibility for dependants, sexuality, creed, political party or trade union
membership, HIV/AIDS status.
To help us achieve this, Section D must be completed by you and returned with your application form.
No application will be processed without Section D. Please use the “Prefer not to Answer” option
where appropriate.
Information provided will be treated with the utmost confidence and will ONLY be used to advise
NHS Lanarkshire and NHS in Scotland as a whole of improvement in performance. This information
will be separated on receipt of your application form and will be used by the HR Recruitment for equal
opportunity monitoring purposes only.
Under no circumstances will this information be made available to Managers or panel members
involved in the recruitment process.
Confirmation to Work in the UK
Please complete this form and return with your application form.
Return of completed application form
It is preferable that applications are returned electronically to the following email address:
recruitment.lanarkshire@nhs.net
Please include the completed application form, Section D Equal Opportunities Monitoring form and
any additional pages. We do not accept Curriculum Vitae. Curriculum Vitae submitted instead of, or in
addition to, the standard NHS application form will not be processed.
If you choose to post your application form, please ensure that the envelope is weighed, and the correct
postage is paid. Underpaid mail could result in your application form not being delivered or delayed.
We cannot process late applications.
We no longer acknowledge receipt of applications. Unless shortlisted, you will not receive further
communication.
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NHS Scotland Application Form
First save this form under another name. To complete this form, point your mouse arrow on to
the highlighted portions OR use your tab key to move between the highlighted fields and start
typing. You must complete the application form in full as we do not accept CVs.
PART A
Application for (Job Title): Registered Nurse x4 (Mental Health)
Job Reference No:
1115/22751 MM
Location: Wishaw and Bellshill Locality (Community Mental Health)
Candidate ID No:
No applicant will be unfairly discriminated against. We are particularly alert to eliminating
discrimination on account of age, cultural/religious/political belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, race,
relationship status, sexual orientation, and/or Trade Union membership or stewardship.
Only 'Part C' of this form will be made available to short-listing panels. Parts A, B and C
would then be used by the interviewing panel if you are selected for interview.
Personal Details
Surname:
Forename:
Name known: by
(if different)
Address:
Title:
Post Code:
Contact Telephone Numbers:
Day:
Evening:
Mobile:
E–mail: address
(if we may use
this):
If we need to, the best way for us to contact you is by:
Work Permit
Do you need a work permit to take up this post?
Yes
No
Working in the UK
Are you eligible to work in the UK?
Yes
No
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NHS Scotland Application Form
Job Reference No:
Job Reference
Number:
Candidate
ID No:
Declarations
1115/22751 MM
PART B
Convictions
NHS Scotland is exempt from the 1974 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exclusions & Exceptions)
(Scotland) Order 2003. This means that unless stated in the job description, person specification
or application pack, you must tell us about any previous convictions either classed as ‘spent’ or
‘unspent’. If you are offered employment, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in
dismissal or disciplinary action. Any information you give will be considered only in relation to the
post for which this application form refers. Information will be verified by Disclosure Scotland
for relevant posts.
I declare that I have:
(a) No previous convictions
(b) Previous convictions – details of which are:
Please read the following statements. You will be asked to sign a declaration if you are appointed:

I have completed Parts A to D of this application form and the details I have supplied are, to
the best of my knowledge, true and complete;

I understand that if appointed to this post the information on this form will be kept as part of
my personal file record;

I authorise you to obtain references to support this application if I am identified as a preferred
candidate;

I understand that details of educational qualifications, membership of professional bodies and
referee reports may be verified through the establishments and individuals I have indicated;

I consent to my details being kept confidentially and used for specific and lawful purposes as
specified in the Data Protection Act 1998;
 I declare that I have no previous convictions, or have identified any I have above.
Read, agreed and understood (check box)
Date:
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NHS Scotland Application Form
Application for (Job Title): Registered Nurse x4 (Mental Health)
PART C
Job Reference No:
1115/22751 MM
Location: Wishaw and Bellshill Locality (Community Mental Health)
Candidate ID No:
Qualifications Achieved
Subjects
Type of Qualification
eg. Standard Grade, GCSE, Higher, BSc
Qualifications Currently Studying or Working Towards
Type of Qualification
Subjects
eg. Standard Grade, GCSE, Higher,
BSc
Membership of Professional or Regulatory Bodies
Full name of organisation(s)
Registration Number
Grade Achieved
Grade
Anticipated
Date
Anticipated
Renewal Date
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Candidate ID No:
Present (or most recent) Post
PART C
Job Title:
Grade:
Date of Starting Grade:
Employer:
Dates of Employment:
From:
To:
Reason for Leaving (if applicable):
Notice Period:
Current Salary:
Role Purpose / Summary of Responsibilities
Employment History
Start with your most recent employment first and work down the page. If a job supports the position
applied for, please say more about it in your Application Support Statement.
Job Title
Employer
Date From
Date To
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Candidate ID No:
Referees
1115/22751 MM
PART C
Your referees will include your present (or most recent) employer. Please identify below the person in
your organisation (for current NHS staff this is your direct line manager) who is authorised to confirm
your employment and the details given in your application. Please identify a second referee who may
have closer knowledge of your skills, knowledge and abilities and who may offer opinion on your
suitability for this post. You should not use family members or friends. Our pre-employment
screening also includes, where appropriate, health and fitness for work, criminal records, qualifications
and professional registration. Note that references will only be taken up for Preferred Candidates
following interview.
Name 1:
Designation:
Address:
Post Code:
Telephone:
Email:
Name 2:
Designation:
Address:
Post Code:
Telephone:
Email:
Disability
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Amended Regulations 2005 define disability as follows:
“any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry
out normal day to day activities”. NHS Scotland is “Positive About Disabled People”, and as such we
provide job opportunities for disabled people. NHS Scotland operates a Job Interview Guarantee
(JIG), which means that if you have a disability, and meet the minimum criteria outlined within the
person specification, you will be guaranteed an interview. However, some disabled people prefer not
to take this option, so please tick your preference if you are a disabled candidate.
Do you want to participate in the guarantee scheme?
Yes
No
Please specify any special requirements you require if attending for interview,
eg. Induction Loop, Wheelchair Access, Signer
Driving Licence (see Job Description - only complete if a driving licence is essential)
Do you have a driving licence?
If yes, which categories are you entitled to drive,
eg. B, BE, C
Yes
No
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NHS Scotland Application Form
Job Reference No:
1115/22751 MM
PART C
Candidate ID No:
Statement in Support of Application – please tell us your personal qualities, skills and attributes,
experience and any major achievements and show how they match those needed for this job.
Where did you see the Advertisement for this Post?
Newspaper (which one?)
Professional Journal (which one?)
Vacancy Bulletin
SHOW (NHS Scotland Website)
Job Centre Plus
Other (please specify)
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Job Reference No:
Candidate ID No:
Equal Opportunities Monitoring
1115/22751 MM
PART D
We want to ensure that our job opportunities are open to all. The only way we can ensure there is
equal opportunity is to monitor applications we receive and compare the profile of people who apply
with those appointed. Therefore this form asks you for your ethnic origin, gender, disability, religion,
sexuality and age. The information you provide in this part of the form (Part D) is confidential
and is not used in the selection process. It will be separated from the rest of the form when we
receive it.
1) If you are currently an employee of this NHS Board, will getting this job be a promotion?
Yes
No
2) You are:
Female
Male
3) Have you undergone, are you undergoing or do you intend to undergo gender
reassignment? For example, this includes having changed your sex (gender)?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
4) What is your age?
I am
years old, and my date of birth is:
5) Do you have a physical or mental health condition or disability that:


Yes
has a substantial effect on your ability to carry out day to day activities?
has lasted or is expected to last 12 months or more?
No

If you answered ‘yes’ please tick if it is either of the following:
Learning Disability
Long standing illness
Mental health condition
Other (please describe):

Prefer not to say
Physical impairment
Sensory impairment
Again, if yes, please describe any particular arrangements you would need for your work
location:
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Job Reference No:
1115/22751 MM
PART D
Candidate ID No:
6) What is your ethnic group?
Choose one section from A to F, then tick the appropriate box to indicate your cultural background
A: White
Scottish
Irish
Other British
Any other White background
B: Mixed
Any mixed background
C: Asian; Asian Scottish; Asian British
Pakistani
Bangladeshi
Indian
Chinese
Any other Asian background
D: Black; Black Scottish; Black British
Caribbean
African
Any other Black background
E: Other ethnic background
Any other background
F: Prefer not to answer
7) To which religion, religious denomination or body do you actively belong?
(Christianity) - Church of Scotland
Hinduism
(Christianity) - Roman Catholic
Sikhism
Christianity (other)
Judaism
Other faith / belief
Islam
Buddhism
No religion (none)
Prefer not to answer
8) Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?
Bisexual
Gay Man
Heterosexual
Lesbian/Gay Woman
Other
Prefer not to answer
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NHS LANARKSHIRE
CONFIRMATION OF RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK STATEMENT
PLEASE NOTE THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED
BY ALL APPLICANTS
Post Applied For:
Registered Nurse x4 (Mental Health)
Post Ref:
1115/22751 MM
Candidate ID Number: (for office use only)
We need to know if you are eligible for employment in the UK Even if you are a British Citizen.
PLEASE READ ALL QUESTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM.
PLEASE TICK BOXES WHERE ANSWER IS YES/NO
The information you provide in this part of the form is confidential and is not in the shortlisting process. It will be
separated from your application form when we receive it.
1. Are you a British Citizen or a European Economic Area National?
Yes
No
If you have answered NO, please answer all questions from 2-5 and read and sign the declaration at
section 6
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
2. Do you have right to work in the UK?
Yes
No
3. What is your Nationality?
ENTRY CLEARANCE TO REMAIN
4. Date of Entry to the UK
Day ……………….. Month ……………….. Year ……….
Date Period of Entry/Leave to remain in the UK ceases (Visa Expiry)
Day ……………….. Month ……………….. Year ……….
5. PLEASE INDICATE WHICH IMMIGRATION STATUS APPLIES TO YOU.
Tier 1 General
Tier 1 Post Study
Tier 2 General
Refugee/Asylum Seeker
Certificate of
Sponsorship (formerly
Work Permits)
Tier 4 (formerly student
Clinical Attachment or Dental
visa)
Observer
Spouse/Dependant of
Tier 5 Medical Training
permit/visa holder
Initiative
Other – please specify
Ancestry visa holder
PLAB or visitor visa holder
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION
PRIOR TO ANY APPOINTMENT BEING MADE.
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6. DECLARATION




I declare that the information provided in this form is to the best of my knowledge true and
complete.
I understand that ALL applicants are required to provide proof of their Right to Work in the
UK.
I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that I complete this document correctly and
that I will be required to provide proof of my right to work in the UK prior to any formal offer
of employment being made.
I understand that Applications from candidates who require a Tier 2 General Certificate of
Sponsorship will only be considered if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for this
post. For further information on the UK Border Agency’s Points Based System for
immigration into the UK, please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
SIGNATURE ________________________________________________
DATE ______________________
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NHS LANARKSHIRE INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES/CONDITIONS OF
SERVICE
JOB TITLE:
Registered Nurse x4 (Mental Health)
GRADE:
Band 5
SALARY SCALE:
£21,818 - £28,462 per annum.
Movement in the salary scale is subject to NHS Lanarkshire Pay
Determination.
Salary will be paid monthly by Bankers Automated Clearing System
direct to a nominated Bank Account.
LOCATION:
Wishaw and Bellshill Locality (Community Mental Health)
CONDITIONS OF
SERVICE:
The Conditions of Service are those approved and amended from
time to time by the National Agenda for Change Terms and
Conditions Agreement.
HOURS OF WORK:
1 x30 and 3 x37.5
ANNUAL LEAVE:
The annual leave entitlement is 27 working days, rising to 29
working days after 5 years service and 33 days after 10 years service.
In addition to this you are entitled to 8 statutory holidays per annum
to be taken between the period 1 April to 31 March each year. It is
the practice of NHS Lanarkshire to calculate annual leave in hours.
SUPERANNUATION
(PENSION)
From 1 March 2013 new employees will automatically be enrolled in
the NHS (Scotland) Superannuation Scheme, or if you are an
existing member your membership will continue.
Further information on the benefits of the scheme, can be found
www.sppa.gov.uk
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RIGHT TO WORK IN
THE UK
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not
employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant
permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception
granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the
entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees,
regardless of nationality or job category.
All applicants regardless of nationality must complete and return the
Confirmation of Right to Work in the UK Statement with their
completed application form. You will be required to provide
appropriate documentation prior to any appointment being made.
Applications from candidates who require a Tier 2 Certificate of
sponsorship (formerly Work Permits) will only be considered if no
suitable UK or EEA national is identified for this post. For further
information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based System
which now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can
work in the UK please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.
SICK PAY:
During the first year of
service:
During the second year
of service:
During the third year of
service:
During the fourth and
fifth years of service:
After completing five
years of service:
One months' full pay and two months half pay.
MEDICAL
EXAMINATION:
New entrants to NHS Lanarkshire are required to pass a
pre-employment medical screen. The right is reserved to require the
successful candidate to undergo a medical examination and/or x-ray
at any time if it is considered necessary.
Two months' full pay and two months' half pay.
Four months' full pay and four months' half pay.
Five months' full pay and five months' half pay.
Six months' full pay and six months' half pay.
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO RECRUITMENT.LANARKSHIRE@NHS.NET Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE,
LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP
IMMUNISATION
REQUIREMENTS,
HEPATITIS B
AND
HEPATITIS C
STATUS
In order to protect patients, healthcare workers who carry out Exposure
Prone Procedures (EPPs) as part of their role, must provide documented
evidence that they do not have a blood borne virus that they may pass on
to patients whilst carrying out EPP work (i.e. that they are not infectious
for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV). Blood test results must be from
“identified validated samples” (IVS) and be documented as such.
In some cases, it is possible for healthcare workers who have a blood
borne virus, to carry out a range of EPP work. This will be assessed and
monitored by an Occupational Health Consultant and the healthcare
workers’ treating physician.
Healthcare workers who perform EPPs have a professional, ethical and
legal duty to protect their patients and inform occupational health if they
know (or suspect) that they are infected with a blood borne virus (hepatitis
B, hepatitis C or HIV) now or at any time in the future. Further guidance
is given by the relevant Regulatory Bodies.
DISCLOSURE OF
CRIMINAL
CONVICTIONS OF
NHS STAFF
Dependant on the nature of the post we will need to conduct a criminal
record check. This could be a basic or standard level or a PVG for
regulated work.
In accordance with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland)
Act 2007, individuals entering regulated work for the first time will
be required to join the scheme.
A Scheme Record Update will be obtained for individuals who are
registered through the PVG Scheme as already doing regulated work
with children or adults.
Please note: You do not have to do anything about PVG Scheme
Membership at application stage. Candidates selected for appointment
will be advised on how to become a PVG Scheme member prior to
taking up the position.
No approach will be made without written permission of the
successful applicant, who will be asked to sign and complete the
relevant Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme application, giving
authorisation for the check to be undertaken.
Further information on the PVG Scheme Membership can be found
at the following: Disclosure Scotland website:
www.disclosurescotland.co.uk Helpline: 0870 609 6006
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO RECRUITMENT.LANARKSHIRE@NHS.NET Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE,
LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP
NHS KNOWLEDGE
AND SKILLS
FRAMEWORK
The NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) defines and also
describes the knowledge and skills that NHS employees need to
apply in their work in order to deliver quality services. It provides a
single, consistent, and comprehensive framework on which to base
review and development for all employees.
KSF will apply to all NHS employees except doctors, dentists and
senior and executive level managers. The purpose of the NHS KSF
is:
 To support the effective learning and development of all
staff, providing the resources to do so.
 To support the development of individuals in the post to
which they are employed, so that they are effective at work
and are clear about what is required of them.
 To promote equality and diversity.
IDENTIFICATION
BADGES:
Identification badges will be provided by NHS Lanarkshire to the
successful candidate on the commencement of employment.
CARE AND
COMPASSION
As a Nurse, Allied Health Professional or Support Worker what you do
and how you do it has a big impact on the quality of health care for
people. Establishing effective relationships with people is absolutely
essential to their sense of well-being and their attainment of the best
possible health and clinical outcomes. It is this that makes the
relationship ‘therapeutic’ that is, the relationship itself is a positive and
proactive contribution to health and well-being. The best approach is
therefore a simple one emphasising that an effective relationship begins
with listening to the person and is based on mutuality, understanding
and respect.
The basis of a good therapeutic relationship starts with being clear
about people’s expectations.
Please go to the following link to find out more details on what the
expectations people have of Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health
Professionals and their Support Workers in NHS Lanarkshire.
http://www.lanpdc.scot.nhs.uk/Resources/Lists/Publications/Attachment
s/24/CC_Guidance%202013.pdf
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO RECRUITMENT.LANARKSHIRE@NHS.NET Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE,
LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP
SMOKING:
Staff are not allowed to smoke in:
 The building and grounds of all premises from which NHS
Lanarkshire services are delivered, all premises owned or
occupied by NHS Lanarkshire and all vehicles parked on
these premises
 NHS Lanarkshire vehicles and pool cars at all times
 Leased cars and personal vehicles when transporting other
staff or patients within working hours and/or when on
authorised business.
Staff may smoke only during unpaid official breaks (normally
lunchtimes) and only in line with the paragraph above.
SUBMISSION OF
APPLICATIONS:
Applications require to be submitted on the form provided and must
be lodged with the HR- Recruitment Services Centre, via email
recruitment.lanarkshire@nhs.net or post to Law House, Airdrie
Road, Carluke, ML8 5EP by 5th January 2016
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE NO LONGER ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF
APPLICATIONS, THEREFORE UNLESS YOU ARE SHORTLISTED TO ATTEND
FOR INTERVIEW YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY FURTHER
COMMUNICATION.
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO RECRUITMENT.LANARKSHIRE@NHS.NET Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE,
LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP