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:
As a Specialist Mental Health Nurse (Band 6), you will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, providing specialist mental health assessment, care planning, intervention and care coordination for children and young people with complex and acute mental health needs. Working autonomously and collaboratively, you will deliver person-centred, recovery-focused care that promotes wellbeing, enhances self-management and supports positive outcomes for patients and their families. The role includes clinical leadership responsibilities, supervision of staff and learners, and active partnership working with patients, carers and a wide range of health, social care and partner agencies.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent
Stobhill Hospital, Balornock Road, Glasgow, G21 3UW
36 Hours (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm)
Key responsibilities:
The successful candidate will undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, develop and deliver specialist programmes of care, and act as a Named Nurse/Care Coordinator for a designated caseload of patients with complex mental health needs. The post holder will work in partnership with patients, families and carers to develop co-produced care plans, safety plans and discharge plans, ensuring effective communication throughout the patient journey. Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, administering and monitoring prescribed treatments, promoting mental wellbeing and relapse prevention, and maintaining high standards of clinical documentation.
The role also involves providing clinical leadership, supporting clinical governance, participating in audit and quality improvement activities, supervising and mentoring staff and students, contributing to workforce development, and ensuring compliance with professional, legal and organisational standards. The post holder will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues and external agencies to coordinate care, advocate for patients and families, and ensure the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration.
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Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
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Sound knowledge of contemporary mental health nursing practice and recovery-focused approaches.
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Understanding of person-centred, strengths-based models of care.
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Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management within mental health services.
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Awareness and understanding of clinical governance principles and quality improvement methodologies.
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Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation and professional requirements, including:
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Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
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Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
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Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
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Children and Young People (Scotland) legislation
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NMC Code: Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour
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Experience of care coordination and caseload management.
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Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and adult protection procedures.
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Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
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Ability to provide supervision, mentorship and support to registered and unregistered staff.
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Experience of delivering evidence-based psychological approaches and therapeutic interventions.
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Competent in medicines management and monitoring treatment effectiveness.
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Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
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IT literacy and accurate record-keeping skills.
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:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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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:
Neil Douglas, Bed Manager, 0141 232 6420, [email protected]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
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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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