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This is a full-time permanent post.
An opening for a Community Mental Health Nurse – Band 6 - Charge Nurse.
You will be working within an Adult Community Mental Health Team based in the Partick area that delivers mental health services within the North West Glasgow area, Glasgow City HSCP.
The team has a multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of mental health services in partnership with clients, carers, GPs and other organisations. The Multi-Disciplinary Team includes Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses and Administration staff.
Our core function is to provide assessment and treatment for people experiencing mental health problems in a community setting. Excellent communication skills and a well-developed knowledge of caring for adults with mental health problems is required. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative are essential for this post.
You will be responsible for the clinical leadership of more junior members of the team, prioritizing workloads and utilising resources appropriately. Experience of appraisal, clinical supervision and support including caseload management are required for the post. You will be accountable to the Nurse Team Leader for the management of your workload and that delegated to other team members under your supervision. Applicants should be a Registered Mental Nurse with significant community experience at Band 5, together with evidence of continuing professional development.
Current NMC registration and driving license is essential.
Informal Contact: Mireille Goligher, Contact Number 0141 211 1430, Email Mireille.Goligher@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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