Clinical Nurse Specialist

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Child and Adolescent (CAMHS) Clinical Nurse Specialist. The Band 7 RMN post will provide clinical and leadership duties across our four Glasgow City CAMHS community teams. The post holder will provide specialist input to our Neuro developmental pathway. In particular focusing on our ADHD population.

A Clinical Nurse Specialist is a registered nurse who has acquired additional specialist knowledge and experience.  As well as having completed, or demonstrated the ability to complete, a primary degree they will have the skills and competencies required to manage a caseload within agreed boundaries and protocols in line with clinical governance.  Entwined around this clinical core are ties of consultancy, teaching, management and research and its application.

 The CNS will work within the nursing and multi-professional team to ensure a high standard of care to a defined patient group. Competently perform the necessary technical/invasive/physical aspects of care for this defined patient group.

The CAMHS teams provide community-based tier 3 NHS specialist mental health assessment and intervention based on the principles of equality, dignity and respect and which takes into account spiritual and cultural diversity.

It is essential you are a first level Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration and substantial relevant post registration training and experienced as outlined in the attached Job Description. Non medical prescribing qualification or working toward this is essential. Good communication and organisational skills are also essential.