Specialist Mental Health Nurse

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. 

There are 2 fulltime, permanent posts available of 37 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday.

You must be registered with the UK NMC to apply for this post.

The Community Mental Health Team is looking to recruit Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse. The postholder will be an integral part of the Multi-disciplinary Team, who will work in partnership with all service users and key stakeholders, while demonstrating compassionate caring behaviours to fulfill the key functions of the CMHT.

In particular the postholder will be responsible for the assessment, formulation, implementation and evaluation of complex programmes of care.  This will require the use of a strength based recovery focused approach to care that proactively involves the person and optimizes self-management.

The postholder will undertake duties without direct supervision as well as supporting and supervising work undertaken by registered nursing staff and unregistered support staff.

The postholder is responsible for proactively promoting partnership working with patients, carers, and other professionals/agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies.  This involves working in a variety of home, near to home, clinic and community environments. 

Participating in as well as providing caseload management and clinical supervision, and undertaking line management responsibilities are critical aspects of this role.  Supervising the practice of others in line with NMC standards, mentoring and educating students and staff, supporting the Team Lead in the ongoing development and learning of the team are critical to post.

For more information, please contact: Liz Johnston, NTL, , Liz.johnston2@nhs.scot

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. 

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process. 

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