Nurse Specialist Mental Health - Specialist Childrens Services

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The shift pattern for this position is Monday Friday 0900-1700hrs.

We are looking for a full time, permanent Band 6 Community Specialist Mental Health Nurse, to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Team in Renfrewshire. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of Nurses, Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Allied Health Professionals to assess and provide interventions and treatment to children and young people in Renfrewshire experiencing moderate to severe mental health and neurodevelopmental difficulties. This also includes those whose vulnerability and mental health is impacting negatively on most areas of their life.
You will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care in partnership with patients, families/carers and other service providers. A systemic approach is necessary, which involves offering interventions which take account of the young person and significant others, such as family members, other service providers and education.
You must have:

• First Level Registered Mental Nurse (RMN/RNLD) with NMC Registration
• relevant post registration experience of working with children and or young people (and their families/carers) with a range of mental health/ learning disability and neuro-developmental difficulties
• and an ability to work independently using own initiative and without direct supervision

You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and team working skills and demonstrates a positive attitude towards children and young people. An understanding of children and young peoples mental health and developmental needs is essential. You must demonstrate an understanding of family, community, and social systems.

You should have the ability to function competently as a member of the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team and have knowledge of factors which impact on mental health and emotional well-being. You must be able to conceptualise vulnerability, including risk factors and intervene to build resilience. It is essential to demonstrate an ability/willingness to work towards achieving the competencies identified in Essential CAMHS and have a commitment to personal and professional development. They should have evidence of organisational skills and experience of multi-disciplinary working.
As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clydes pre-employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC registration will be required prior to start date. You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current NMC registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be short listed for interview. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. Please see Job Description for full list of essential and desirable criteria.

Informal contact:  Amy Howie, Clinical Co-ordinator, , Amy.howie@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.

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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

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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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