Staff Nurse 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

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Community Mental Health Nurse to join the multidisciplinary team within East Dunbartonshire Mental Health Services. As an integral member of the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), you will work with adults experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties, providing assessment, treatment and recovery-focused interventions within community settings. You will manage your own caseload while receiving regular supervision and support from experienced senior nurses. The role involves working collaboratively with patients, carers and partner agencies to deliver person-centred, strengths-based care that promotes recovery, self-management and wellbeing.

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
• Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre
• 36 Hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm)
  
  

Key Responsibilities

As a Community Mental Health Nurse, you will undertake comprehensive assessments of mental health and associated risks, develop and deliver evidence-based care plans, and act as a Named Nurse or Key Worker for a defined caseload. You will provide therapeutic interventions, support both mental and physical health needs, administer and monitor prescribed treatments, and deliver low-level psychological interventions where appropriate. The postholder will work closely with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues to promote recovery, prevent relapse and ensure care is delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards and local policies. You will also contribute to clinical governance activities, participate in supervision and reflective practice, support the learning and development of students and junior staff, and maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records.

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

• First level Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration (RNMH/RN3).
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Understanding of recovery-focused and person-centred approaches to mental health care.
• Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation and professional standards, including NMC The Code.
• Experience of undertaking mental health and risk assessments.
• Effective communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated leadership and team working skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Competence in maintaining accurate electronic patient records and care documentation.
• Full UK driving licence essential and willingness to travel throughout the locality.
• Newly registered nurses will be expected to participate in the Flying Start® programme.
  
  

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

Maureen McBride, Nurse Team Leader, 0141 232 8276, Maureen.McBride2@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.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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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.

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