Nurse Specialist Mental Health - Specialist Childrens Services

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.

In order to apply to for this position you must have a live pin with the NMC UK.

The shift pattern for Community CAMHS Teams is Monday-Friday 09.00-17.00 however we are willing to discuss the flexibility around your own shift pattern to meet teams needs. 

We are looking for a full time Band 6 Specialist Mental Health Nurse to join Specialist Childrens Services at North CAMHS - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Community Team based at Woodside Health and Care Centre. The post holder will have responsibility for the joint assessment and treatment planning of patient care within a CAMHS community setting. The post holder provides a service to a defined geographical area for children and young people and their families who are experiencing moderate to severe psychiatric disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders. 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 individualised care planning
• as well as group-work 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. Participation in regular clinical and line management supervision with the Nurse Team Lead, and developing the role of the band 6 nurse within the multidisciplinary team will be a key aspect of the role. Alongside offering line management and clinical supervision to junior nurses in the team. Also have evidence of team working skills, excellent communication and organisational skills, an ability to work using own initiative and without direct supervision in the context of agreed tasks.

Demonstrates a positive attitude towards children and young people and knowledge of factors which impact on mental health and emotional well-being. An ability to fulfil main duties and responsibilities as outlined in band 6 job description.

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 that impact on mental health and emotional wellbeing. You must be able to conceptualise vulnerability, including risk factors and intervene to competencies identified in Essential CAMHS and a commitment to personal and professional development. You should have evidence of organisational skills and experience of multi-disciplinary working. The team provide community-based tier 3 NHS specialist mental health assessment and intervention based on the principles of equality, dignity and respect and which takes into account spiritual and cultural diversity. It is essential you are a first level Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Learning Disability Nurse with current NMC registration and substantial relevant post registration experience.  It is desirable that some of which be within CAMHS or Adult Mental Health with being able to evidence good transferrable skills.  Within CAMHS we have robust CAMHS training and development programme and encourage all staff to participate in ongoing learning.  This includes a range of training such as essential CAMHS for those who are new to CAMHS. Are you a motivated professional who is keen to develop their innovative ideas and lead a team to excellence through a period of improvement - please get in touch.  All informal queries are welcome to discuss this opportunity and answer any questions you may have. We are happy to facilitate an Ms Teams call if this is of interest.

Informal contact:  Teresa Caulfield, / or Teresa.caulfield@nhs.scot  OR Lauren MacFarlane or  Lauren.macfarlane@nhs.scot 

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.

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, recognising military 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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