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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 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. Additionally, the post holder will be 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.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- The post holder will join the Arran Community Mental Health Team
- The shift pattern for this post is Monday - Friday, 09:00 -17:00
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
- 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
- Identifying, coordinating and responding to health promotion needs of patients focusing on improving the mental and physical well-being of patients
- 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
- 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
- Working within agreed competency based parameters undertaking evidence based psychological therapies/ psychological approaches to care with individuals and/ or group settings
- Administering prescribed medication/ treatments in compliance with NHSGGC policy; monitoring effectiveness of prescribed treatments; monitoring and effective management of unwanted side effects
- 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 relaps
- Ensuring that professional nursing practice (and that of others including Healthcare Support Workers to whom duties have been delegated) adheres with NMC The Code when exercising any function in relation to legislation and have regard to the principles of the Acts (ie Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003; Adults with Incapacity 2000 (AWI); Adult Support and Protection 2007 (ASP); Children & Young Peoples 2014 (CYPA Acts)
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse - level 1 NMC registration
- Educated to minimum degree level/or equivalent
- Completion of an evidence based psychological therapies/phsychological approaches to care formal programme of study
- Activiely working towards postgraduate level/or equivalent
- Completed a recognised mentorship preparation programme/registered mentor
- Specialist knowledge and application of mental health nursing care (including physical healthcare)
- Specialist knowledge and application of risk assessment/ factors impacting on metal health/ mental illness/ wellness and recovery
- Evidence of active and ongoing CPD
- Evidence of Clinical Supervision/ reflective practice as a supervisor
- Specialist knowledge of rights, values based practice and legislation frameworks
CMHN Career Development Framework evidence of pillars of practice at Level 6 senior Practitioner (equivalent):
- Clinical practice – safe effective person centred care
- Facilitation of Learning
- Leadership - applied
- Research and development
- Evidence of using digital technology/ information systems/ email and basic applications
- Experience of working in the community environment
- Experience of care coordination
- Experience of line management responsibilities
- Can evidence in career history, the application of a range of specialist skills and behaviours e.g.
- Organisation and applied leadership skills
- Self-directing and Self-motivating
- Enhanced (written/verbal) communication skills including negotiation, influencing, persuading, facilitating and conflict resolution skills
- Decision making skills
- Ability to work flexibly and to prioritise workload, delegate appropriately and adapt to meet person centred care without direct supervision
- Ability to form therapeutic professional relationships with others and work as a member of the wider team
- Working knowledge and demonstrable evidence of the NMC Code
- Ability to undertake a number of clinical contacts in a home/ near to home environment on a daily basis to meet which may involve driving
- Current Driving Licence
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:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- 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, Maureen Downie, 0141 232 1200, maureen.downie@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
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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