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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.
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.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB •
Mental Health Nurse (RN3/ RNMH) level 1 NMC registration
• Experience of mental health nursing practice Evidence of:
• ongoing professional development
• specialist assessment skills
• coordination of care
• evidence based psychological therapy skills
• Awareness of Stress and Distress in Dementia interventions
• line management responsibilities
• applied leadership skills
• excellent team working skills
• enhanced communication skills
• enhanced listening and interpersonal skills
• ability to work autonomously and delegate appropriately
• Current driving licence
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post
Informal contact : Gail Haugh (Gail.Haugh@nhs.scot)
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service is available on the Supporting Information document.
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