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.
You must have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
This is a permanent, full time position.
The shift pattern for this position is Monday to Friday 9-5.
West Glasgow Child and Adolescent Community Mental Health Service (CAMHS) based within the West Centre Drumchapel, are looking to recruit Band 5 Community Mental Health Nurse. The post holder will have responsibility for joint assessment and treatment planning of patient care within West CAMHS community setting. The post holder provides a service to a defined geographical area for young people and their families who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health 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 care in partnership with patients, families/carers and other service providers. A systematic approach is necessary, which involves offering interventions which take account of the young person and significant others such as family members, other service providers and education. Participation in regular clinical and line management supervision with a named Mental Health Nurse and developing the role of band 5 within the multidisciplinary team will be a key aspect of the role.
Applicants should be 1st level Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or (RNLD) with live NMC registration. Have evidence of team working skills, excellent communication and organisational skills, an ability to work using own initiative and without direct supervision in the context of agreed tasks. Demonstrates a positive attitude towards children and young people and a knowledge of factors which impact on mental and emotional well-being. An ability to fulfil main duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description. Demonstrates an ability/willingness to work towards achieving the competencies identified in “Essential CAMHS”.
As part of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s pre-employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC registration will be required prior to start date. You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current NMC registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be short listed for interview. This post requires PVG Scheme membership/Disclosure Scotland Check.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
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