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.
As an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team the post-holder will work in partnership demonstrating compassionate caring behaviours to fulfil the key functions of the CMHT. In particular the post-holder will be responsible for the assessment, formulation, implementation and evaluation of complex programmes of care using a strength based recovery focused approach to care that proactively involves the person and optimises self-management. The post holder is required to undertake duties without direct supervision as well as supporting and supervising work undertaken by registered and unregistered nursing staff. The post-holder is responsible for proactively promoting partnership working with patients, carers and other professionals/ agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies. This involves working in a variety of home/ near to home community environments. Participating in as well as providing regular caseload line management supervision and Clinical Supervision and undertaking line management responsibilities are critical aspects of the role. Supervising the practice of others, monitoring undertaking mentorship/ preceptorship responsibilities and supporting the team leader in the ongoing learning and development of the staff team and the CMHT key functions are important aspects of this role.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- South Glasgow Child and Adolescent Community Mental Health Service (CAMHS) have an exciting opportunity for two permanent Band 6 Specialist Mental Health Nurses within the Gorbals Health & Care Centre
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Shift pattern to be confirmed
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Permanent, part-time
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Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours
Key responsibilities:
- Functioning as Named Nurse/ Named Practitioner 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
- 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 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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Administering prescribed medication/ treatments in compliance with NHSGGC policy; monitoring effectiveness of prescribed treatments; monitoring and effective management of unwanted side effects
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Working in partnership with patients and carers using values based practice to deliver person centred care promoting and supporting mental well being and prevention of relapse
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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:
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Registered Mental Health Nurse or RNLD level 1 NMC registration
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Educated to minimum degree level or equivalent
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Completion of an evidencebased psychological therapies/psychological approaches to care formal programme of study
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Actively working towards postgraduate level or equivalent
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Specialist knowledge and application of mental health nursing care (including physical healthcare)
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Specialist knowledge and application of risk assessment/factors impacting on mental health/mental illness/wellbeing and recovery
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Evidence of active and ongoing CPD
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Evidence of Clinical Supervision/reflective practice as a supervisor
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Specialist knowledge of rights, valuesbased practice and legislation frameworks
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Evidence of using digital technology/information systems/email and basic applications
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Ability to work flexibly and prioritise workload, delegate appropriately and manage safe personcentred care without direct supervision
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Ability to form therapeutic professional relationships and work as a member of the wider team
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Working knowledge and demonstrable evidence of the NMC Code
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Ability to undertake a number of clinical contacts in a home/nearhome environment on a daily basis, including driving where required
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Completion of a recognised mentorship preparation programme/registered mentor
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CMWN Career Development Framework evidence of pillars of practice at Level 6 Senior Practitioner (equivalent):
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Clinical practice
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Facilitation of learning
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Leadership applied
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Research and development
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Experience of working in the community environment
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Experience of care coordination
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Evidence in career history of a range of specialist skills and behaviours:
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Organisation and applied leadership skills
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Selfdirecting and selfmotivating
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Enhanced communication skills including negotiation, influencing, persuading, facilitating and conflict resolution
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Decisionmaking 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:
Nurse Team Lead, Cheryl Connelly, [email protected], 0141 201 5031
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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