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:
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Mental Health Nurse to work within East Dunbartonshire older peoples community mental health service, Care home liaison team You will be an experienced registered mental health nurse who has the ability to work autonomously and also as part of a team. You will be able to demonstrate robust assessment and risk management skills with experience of multi-agency working, partnership working. You will be an experienced registered mental health nurse who has the ability to work autonomously and also as part of a team. You will be able to demonstrate robust assessment and risk management skills with experience of multi-agency working, partnership working. You will manage a patient caseload, carry out domiciliary visits and provide advice and response to crisis. You will support the Team Lead to deliver effective operational services and service development. You will provide clinical supervision to junior staff.
As an integral member of the Community Mental Health Team & Care Home liaison Team, you will liaise with Care homes, GPs, hospital and primary care teams, social work colleagues to formulate and promote integrated, person-centred care recovery based outcomes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as is knowledge of relevant legislation and evidence based practice. It is essential you are a registered mental health nurse with a current NMC registration with extensive experience at band 5 and evidence of continual professional development. A Working knowledge of evidence based psychological interventions in response to distress in Dementia is essential. Community experience is desirable as within OPMH. This is a permanent post 36 hours and you will work Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
The post is East Dunbartonshire-wide initially and you will be expected to work across the care home estate in East and West localities and to work closely with EDHSCPs Care Home Support Team. You will be based at Woodlands OPMH Resource Centre. Owing to the wide geographical catchment area a driving license is essential.
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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location based in Woodlands Mental Health Resource Centre
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Permanent Contract
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Full-time position (36 hours per week)
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Shift pattern for this post are Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Key responsibilities:
- Functioning as Named Nurse/ keyworker within a multi-disciplinary team for a complex patient caseload requiring specialist mental health care. Undertaking named practitioner responsibilities for patients requiring care coordination where required.
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The holistic assessment of complex care needs including risk assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating specialist programmes of care.
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Carrying out all relevant forms of nursing care pertinent to the needs of individual patients in the least restrictive and disruptive manner as possible.
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Identifying, coordinating and responding to the health promotion needs of patients focusing on improving the mental and physical well-being of patients
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Identifying, coordinating and responding to the needs of patients which might be related to vulnerability, gender, health, domestic abuse, adult/ child protection and/ or self harm.
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Developing therapeutic relationships with patients and carers with complex/ unstable care needs ensuring that needs are identified and met within a participative framework demonstrating principles of equality, dignity and respect accounting for spiritual and cultural diversity. Working proactively with other agencies/ services (ie interpreter services) to aid effective communication.
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Working within agreed competency based parameters undertaking evidence based psychological therapies/ psychological approaches to care with individuals and/ or group settings.
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More responsibilities can be found in the attached job description
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Mental Health Nurse (RN3/ RNMH) level 1 NMC registration
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Experience of mental health nursing practice
Evidence of:
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ongoing professional development
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specialist assessment skills
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coordination of care
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evidence based psychological therapy skills
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line management responsibilities
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applied leadership skills
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excellent team working skills
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enhanced communication skills
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enhanced listening and interpersonal skills
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ability to work autonomously and delegate appropriately
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:
Fiona Kay, Team Lead, On 01412327300 or email [email protected]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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