Community Mental Health Nurse - Mental Health

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse Specialist within the Inverclyde Adult Community Mental Health Team. This integrated, multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive assessment, treatment and support to individuals with complex mental health needs, as well as their families and carers, across the Inverclyde area. Applications of interest are invited from staff currently on protected pay who meet the essential requirements of the post.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent Role, full-time

Crown House, Greenock

36 Hours per week (0900 - 1700, Shift Pattern to be confirmed)

Key Responsibilities

You will manage your own caseload and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality mental health care. This will include undertaking the role of Care Manager for CPA registered cases and facilitating the Physical Health and Wellbeing Clinic, including responsibility for governance matters associated with the service. You will maintain high clinical and professional standards, provide professional leadership and supervision to junior staff, and contribute to service development, governance activities and quality improvement initiatives. The post may also involve supporting or rotating into the Community Response Service, which provides urgent assessment and intervention for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. The service is committed to continuous professional development and will support training and development opportunities relevant to the role.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Significant experience working within a community mental health setting.
• Possession of, working towards, or willingness to undertake a recordable qualification relevant to the post (e.g. BA, BSc or Diploma).
  
  

Preferred

• Demonstrable commitment to working with individuals with complex mental health needs, particularly those presenting with psychosis and substance misuse co-morbidity.
• Working knowledge of current best practice, evidence-based interventions and effective models of mental health care.
• Sound understanding of leadership principles and experience supporting the development of colleagues.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement.
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Jim Doyle, Nurse Team Lead, 01475 558 000, James.Doyle@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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