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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:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 6 Specialist Mental Health Nurse to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) community team within Specialist Children’s Services. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and their families within a defined geographical area, providing care for those experiencing moderate to severe psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as complex vulnerabilities affecting daily life.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
We welcome informal enquiries and would be happy to arrange a time to discuss the role further. If you are a motivated professional with innovative ideas and a passion for delivering high-quality mental health care, we encourage you to get in touch. Please see job description for further information regarding the role.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location based in The West Centre, Kinfauns Drive, G15 7TS
- Permanent Contract
- Full-time Position (37 hours per week)
- Shift pattern for this post are Monday to Friday, 0900 - 1700
Key responsibilities:
- Undertake joint assessments and develop comprehensive treatment plans in partnership with children, young people, and their families/carers.
- Deliver individualised, evidence-based interventions, adopting a systemic approach that considers the young person’s wider social and educational background.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams, including education and other service providers.
- Participate in regular clinical and line management supervision.
- Provide line management and clinical supervision to junior nursing staff.
- Contribute to the ongoing personal and professional development of the Band 6 Nurse role within the team
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Essential Skills and Attributes:
- First-level registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Learning Disability Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Significant post-registration experience, ideally with transferable skills from CAMHS or adult mental health settings.
- Strong communication, organisational, and team-working skills.
- Ability to work independently within agreed parameters and demonstrate initiative.
- Understanding of family, community, and social systems, with knowledge of factors influencing mental health and emotional well-being.
- Commitment to equality, dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity in all aspects of care.
- Willingness to continued learning and development.
Desirable:
- Direct CAMHS experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development and willingness to participate in our robust CAMHS training programme, including Essential CAMHS training for those new to the service.
- The applicant should ideally also be a car owner and hold a full Driving License.
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
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- 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:
Carolyn Denham/Megan Griffin, Clinical Coordinator/NTL, On 0141 207 7100 or email Carolyn.denham@nhs.scot/megan.griffin@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due 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.
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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.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
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