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:
An opportunity has arisen for a full time Fixed Term/ Secondment for 9 months to cover maternity leave. This is based within the Personality Disorder and Homelessness Team, which is a city-wide team based in NW Glasgow, including working in various locations within GG&C. You will work with other members of the team to deliver mentalization based treatment (MBT) service. The post will have a role in the delivery of reflective practice and delivering training. Applicants should have training in one of the core mental health professions. You will be supported to develop your knowledge and skills as a therapist and to work towards MBT practitioner level. Experience working with personality disorder is desirable, as well as experience working in homeless settings. You will contribute to the Health efficiency & access to treatment targets (HEAT) as part of secondary care services.
within a stepped care/matched care model. In addition, a commitment to undertake relevant and appropriate training and CPD will be expected. This post requires membership of Disclosure Scotland's PVG Scheme. PLEASE READ AND SAVE THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.
All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location based in Partick Community Centre for Health
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Fixed-term contract until March 2027
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Full-time position (36 hours per week)
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Shift pattern for this post are Monday-Fri, 9am-5pm
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This post may be considered on a secondment basis
Key responsibilities:
- Functioning as Named therapist 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 with specific reference to MBT.
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Carrying out all relevant forms of 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 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.
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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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Please refer to the job description for further details.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Essential:
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Professional qualification in one of the core mental health professions or equivalent practitioner training and experience in a relevant discipline, eg:
- Level 1 Registered Nurse in mental health with a currently valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Occupational Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Social Worker registered with the Scottish Social Services Council and significant post-registration experience
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Educated to minimum degree level/ or equivalent
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Completion of an evidence based psychological therapies/ psychological approaches to inform clinical practice
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Specialist knowledge and application of mental health care (including physical healthcare)
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Specialist knowledge and application of risk assessment/ factors impacting on metal health/ mental illness/ wellness and recovery
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Evidence of active and ongoing CPD
Desirable:
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Actively working towards postgraduate level/ or equivalent
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Completed a recognised mentorship preparation programme/registered mentor
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
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:
Dr Andrea Williams, Consultant and Clinic Lead, On 0141 232 9200, or email [email protected]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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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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