Community Mental Health Nurse

Nhs Greater Glasgow And Clyde; Glasgow; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Résumé du poste

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an RMN to join the Community Adult Mental Health Team in Glasgow. You will manage a defined caseload, perform assessments, plan and evaluate care, and work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver person-centred care.

The role requires RMN registration with NMC, Band 5 experience, and a commitment to high standards of communication, leadership, and teamwork in a NHS setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) with live NMC registration.
• Experience at Band 5 within a relevant clinical area preferred.
• Evidence of post-basic professional development.

Responsabilités

• Functioning as Named Nurse / Keyworker within a multi-disciplinary team, to a defined patient caseload.
• The assessment of care needs and the planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
• Carrying out all relevant forms of nursing care pertinent to the needs of individual patients and/or delegating duties to a Health Care Assistant.
• Identifying and responding to health promotion needs of patients under care.
• Identifying and responding to gender health, domestic abuse, or child protection needs.
• Maintaining accurate records of nursing care.
• Developing therapeutic relationships with patients and carers to meet care needs with respect for diversity.

Connaissances

RMN registration

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Driving licence

Formation

NMC registered RMN

Description du poste

Advertised location: Glasgow

Advertised salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)

Employment type: Permanent

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

This is a key role within the Community Adult Mental Health Team. You will have a key role in assessment, treatment and care of adults with mental health difficulties and diagnosis residing within South Glasgow. You will manage a caseload of patients and engage in regular MDT working. You will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration. You should have effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

This post requires that pre-employment checks are carried out as part of NHS GG&C Policy. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check.

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

This is a permanent, full-time post of 36 hours per week.

The role is based at Rossdale Resource Centre.

The shift pattern is Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Key responsibilities

• Functioning as Named Nurse / Keyworker, within a multi-disciplinary team, to a defined patient caseload.
• The assessment of care needs and the planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
• Carrying out all relevant forms of nursing care pertinent to the needs individual patients and/or delegating all or aspects of care to a named Health Care Assistant.
• Identifying and responding to the health promotion needs of patients under his/her care.
• Identifying and responding to the needs of patients which might be related to gender health, domestic abuse, child protection.
• Maintaining accurate records of nursing care
• Developing therapeutic relationships with patients and carers thereby ensuring that care needs are identified and met within a participative framework which recognises the principles of equality, dignity and respect and which takes into account spiritual and cultural diversity.
• Ensuring that personal practice (and that of Health Care Assistants to whom the post- holder has delegated duties) is in line with the principles underpinning the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and those of the ‘Patient Focus Public Involvement’ and ‘Fair for All’ guidelines.

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

• Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) with live NMC registration
• Experience at Band 5 within a relevant clinical area preferred
• Evidence of post-basic professional development
• Evidence of effective leadership skills commensurate with the Band 5 role
• Evidence of excellent team working skills
• Ability to work using own initiative and without direct supervision
• Effective communication skills
• Effective listening and interpersonal skills
• Driving licence

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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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