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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
The post holder will be an NMC level 1 registered mental health nurse (RMN, RNMH, RN3) with a minimum of two years post registration experience at AFC Band 5 (or equivalent).
This exciting role with NHS GG&C Occupational Health service will primarily involve the assessment and monitoring of the mental health of those referred to the service with an emphasis on how this impacts, or is impacted by, their job role or work within the organisation.
The post holder will work as a key member of the existing Occupational Health service and their multidisciplinary team in their delivery of a comprehensive service at a time of growth and development.
You will be expected to assess, support and monitor employees to achieve and sustain a level of mental health and wellbeing with the emphasis on maximising their potential in work and in life.
Assessment of fitness for work will also be a key element of this role in addition to research and development relating to the links between mental health and wellbeing and work roles. You will also be instrumental in promoting a positive culture of general and mental health and wellbeing whilst identifying opportunities for health promotion, education, and training on issues relevant to positive mental health.
Previous experience of detailed mental health assessment, comprehensive health and social assessment and also experience of alcohol and substance assessment and current evidence based best practice treatments and interventions is essential.
An Occupational Health nursing qualification (or working towards this) is desirable.
You will have exemplary communication, assessment and organisational skills with a positive and enthusiastic approach to this developing aspect of the service. You will be able to work independently but also function effectively within the larger team, whilst demonstrating adaptability to the diverse and variable demands upon our service.
The shift pattern is; Monday to Friday
Informal Contact
Steven Reid
Occupational Health Mental Health Nurse Team Leader
Steven.reid@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
0141 201 0600
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Pack
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(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.