Learning Disability Link Nurse Therapist - Community Mental Health Team

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

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Are you a passionate Registered Learning Disability Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people? We are seeking a Band 6 Learning Disability Nurse to join our CAMHS Learning Disability Team, providing specialist learning disability support across our Tier 3 Community CAMHS teams throughout NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Working alongside multidisciplinary and multi-agency partners, you will play a key role in supporting children, young people and their families with a range of mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental needs. This is an exciting opportunity to join Scotland's largest NHS Board, where innovation, compassion and professional development are actively encouraged, enabling you to build a rewarding career while improving outcomes for children and families.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time, Fixed Term until 17th June 2028
• You will be based at Templeton Business Centre
• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 09:00am - 17:00pm
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist learning disability nursing assessment, intervention and support for children and young people with complex mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental needs
• Work autonomously and collaboratively within multidisciplinary CAMHS teams to deliver high quality person-centred care
• Undertake holistic assessments, risk assessments and care planning, ensuring interventions are evidence based and recovery focused
• Develop therapeutic relationships with children, young people and families, promoting engagement, resilience and positive outcomes
• Provide specialist advice, consultation and support to CAMHS colleagues and partner agencies regarding learning disability needs
• Contribute to clinical supervision, mentorship, team development and the ongoing improvement of service delivery
• Liaise effectively with education, social work, health and third sector partners to ensure coordinated and effective care pathways
  
  

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

• First Level Registered Learning Disability Nurse qualification with current NMC registration
• Relevant or significant post-registration experience working with children and young people and their families or carers within learning disability, mental health or neurodevelopmental services
• Demonstrable knowledge of child and adolescent mental health, learning disability and developmental needs
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and partnership working skills with the ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and make complex clinical decisions without direct supervision
• Understanding of vulnerability, risk factors, safeguarding and approaches that promote resilience and wellbeing
• Commitment to continuous professional development and willingness to work towards competencies identified within Essential CAMHS programmes
  
  

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: Carmen Cree / Dawn Burley, Nurse Team Lead, on 0141 201 0808 or Dawn.burley@nhs.scot and carmen.cree@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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.

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

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