Community Staff Nurse- Mental Health

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included. 

This is a permanent, part-time post of 22.2 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday (9am-5pm).

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Community Nurse within South Glasgow Older Peoples Mental Health.  The South service provision is across 2 Sites Shawmill resource Centre based in Pollokshaws and Elderpark Clinic based in Govan. Both bases have a multi-disciplinary team made up of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Pharmacy and mental health nursing and clinical support staff.  The role would involve comprehensive assessment and treatment of people over 65 with functional and organic mental health issues.  The cases are often complex and involving co-morbidities with an expertise in Older Peoples Mental Health required along with good communication. As part of a multi-disciplinary team within the context of a CMHT, the post holder will have responsibility for the assessment of patient care needs and the development and evaluation of programmes of care. S/he will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care in partnership with patients, carers and other professionals in line with agreed standards and clinical policies and without direct supervision. Participation in regular caseload supervision with a named Band 6 CPN, will be a critical aspect of the role Supervising the practice of, and demonstrating procedures to, student nurses and unqualified staff will be an important aspect of the role as will be the mentoring of nurses undergoing basic nurse training.

For more information, please contact: Luke Halsall, NTL, 0141 2323 7138, Luke.halsall@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. 

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.  

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. 

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board. 

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