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 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 flexibility around your own shift pattern to meet the team’s needs.
We are looking for a full-time Band 6 Specialist Mental Health Nurse to join Specialist Children’s 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.
* Engage in group-work in partnership with patients, families/carers, and other service providers.
A systemic approach is necessary, which involves offering interventions that take into account the young person and significant others, such as family members and other service providers. 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. You will also offer line management and clinical supervision to junior nurses in the team. Evidence of team working skills, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work independently in the context of agreed tasks are essential.
You must demonstrate a positive attitude towards children and young people and have knowledge of factors that impact mental health and emotional well-being. Additionally, you should have the ability to fulfil the main duties and responsibilities as outlined in the 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 possess knowledge of factors that impact mental health and emotional well-being. You must be able to conceptualise vulnerability, including risk factors, and intervene to competencies identified in ‘Essential CAMHS’, as well as show a commitment to personal and professional development. Evidence of organisational skills and experience of multi-disciplinary working is also required. The team provides community-based tier 3 NHS specialist mental health assessment and intervention based on the principles of equality, dignity, and respect, taking into account spiritual and cultural diversity.
It is essential that you are a first-level Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Learning Disability Nurse with current NMC registration and substantial relevant post-registration experience, some of which should be within CAMHS or Adult Mental Health, demonstrating good transferable skills. Within CAMHS, we have a robust CAMHS training and development programme and encourage all staff to participate in ongoing learning, including essential CAMHS training for those who are new to CAMHS.
Are you a motivated professional who is keen to develop 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, 0141 201 5640/ 07977323888 or Teresa.caulfield@nhs.scot OR Lauren MacFarlane 07816144732 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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