Community Charge Nurse - Perinatal Mental Health Service B6

Nhs Greater Glasgow And Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde invites applications for a Community Charge Nurse - Perinatal Mental Health Service Band 6. Based at Leverndale Hospital, it offers permanent, full‑time 36 hours per week with possible part‑time 28.8 hours.

The post involves delivering care across pregnancy and the first postnatal year within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must be RMNH with NMC registration and Band 5 experience, with skills in assessment, care planning and risk management.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Must have nursing experience at Band 5 level prior to applying.
• Knowledge and experience in mental health assessment, care planning and risk management are essential.
• Access to an internal teaching programme and opportunities to undertake external training and professional development.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development is expected.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specialist assessments of patient care needs during pregnancy and the first postnatal year.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care.
• Manage a caseload of patients experiencing moderate to severe mental illness.
• Deliver care in partnership with patients, carers and other professionals, in line with agreed standards and clinical policies.
• Participate in the screening and prioritisation of new referrals.
• Provide specialist advice and support to healthcare professionals.
• Respond to urgent and developing situations within own caseload and through the Perinatal Advice Line/Duty Service.
• Take charge of the team in the absence of the Nurse Team Lead.
• Support the supervision, teaching and development of junior staff.
• Mentor nurses undertaking pre‑registration and post‑registration training.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

NMC registration

Mental health assessment

Care planning

Risk management

Education

Nursing qualification (Band 5 experience)

Job description

Community Charge Nurse - Perinatal Mental Health Service B6
Job reference: 261955
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 01/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Leverndale Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36 hours per week & 28.8 hours per week
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Community Perinatal Mental Health Service

Job Advert

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

As part of a multidisciplinary Community Perinatal Mental Health Team covering the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area, the post holder will be responsible for the specialist assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care throughout pregnancy and the first postnatal year. The role involves managing a caseload of individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental illness and delivering care across a range of settings, including patients' homes, outpatient clinics and maternity hospitals across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, 1 full‑time position 36 hours per week, 1 part‑time position 28.8 hours per week

Shift pattern:

Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Base location:

Leverndale Hospital, West of Scotland Mother & Baby Unit

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake specialist assessments of patient care needs during pregnancy and the first postnatal year.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care.
• Manage a caseload of patients experiencing moderate to severe mental illness.
• Deliver care in partnership with patients, carers and other professionals, in line with agreed standards and clinical policies.
• Participate in the screening and prioritisation of new referrals.
• Provide specialist advice and support to healthcare professionals.
• Respond to urgent and developing situations within own caseload and through the Perinatal Advice Line/Duty Service.
• Take charge of the team in the absence of the Nurse Team Lead.
• Support the supervision, teaching and development of junior staff.
• Mentor nurses undertaking pre‑registration and post‑registration training.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

Must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.

• Must have nursing experience at Band 5 level prior to applying.
• Knowledge and experience in mental health assessment, care planning and risk management are essential.
• The post holder will have access to an internal teaching programme and opportunities to undertake external training and professional development.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development is expected.

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

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.