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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:
East Renfrewshire Mental Health and Recovery Older Adult Team is currently recruiting a Nurse Team Lead to provide professional leadership across the nursing team within the older adult service.
This is a key clinical leadership role, providing professional governance, clinical leadership and oversight of risk management across the team. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and motivated, with strong clinical decision-making and risk assessment skills, and the ability to effectively prioritise needs within a dynamic service environment.
The post carries an explicit expectation of maintaining a direct clinical caseload alongside responsibility for clinical oversight and leadership across the nursing team.
You will be passionate about mental health nursing, with a well-developed understanding of current practice within community mental health settings and current service priorities. You will demonstrate strong leadership skills, alongside a commitment to innovation and continuous service improvement. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who can inspire and motivate others while also working confidently on their own initiative
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Permanent
- Full-time post – 36 hours per week.
- The working pattern is Monday to Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm.
- The post is based within East Renfrewshire HSCP, Mental Health and Recovery Services, Older Adult Community Mental Health Team (OACMHT), with bases at Eastwood Health and Care Centre and Barrhead Health and Care Centre.
Key responsibilities:
You will provide clinical leadership and professional governance across the nursing team, with responsibility for clinical oversight, risk management and effective clinical decision-making within the older adult mental health service.
The role will include managing a direct clinical caseload, undertaking appropriate risk assessments, prioritising clinical needs and supporting the delivery of safe and effective patient care. You will provide leadership, guidance and support to members of the nursing team, contribute to service development and continuous improvement, and promote innovative approaches to practice.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team and wider services to support recovery and improve outcomes for people accessing mental health services within East Renfrewshire.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with current professional registration.
- Well-developed knowledge and understanding of mental health nursing practice.
- Knowledge and experience of working within a community mental health setting.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical risk assessment and risk management.
- Strong clinical decision-making skills.
- Understanding of professional governance and clinical leadership.
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs effectively within a dynamic service environment.
- Knowledge of current developments and priorities within mental health services.
- Commitment to continuous service improvement and innovation.
- Ability to provide effective leadership, support and motivation to members of the nursing team.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and wider service environment.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care.
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:
Sheena Smith / Emma Walker
Post: Senior Manager / Operational Manager MH & ADRS
Telephone: 0141 800 7840 / 0141 451 0860
Email: Sheena.Smith@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk / Emma.Walker11@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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