Community Mental Health Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning opportunities

Holiday entitlement 27 days

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit

NHS discounts

Employee support & counselling

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) to join the Community Adult Mental Health Team in Glasgow. You will manage a caseload, work within an MDT, and deliver assessment, treatment and care for adults with mental health needs.

The post is permanent, full-time (36 hours/week) based at Rossdale Resource Centre with a 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday pattern. PVG/Disclosure checks apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Functioning as Named Nurse / Keyworker within a multi-disciplinary team for a defined caseload.
• Assessing care needs and planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care.
• Carrying out nursing care and delegating to Health Care Assistants where appropriate.
• Identifying and responding to health promotion needs of patients.
• Addressing gender health, domestic abuse and child protection needs where relevant.
• Maintaining accurate records of nursing care.
• Developing therapeutic relationships with patients and carers within a framework of equality and dignity.
• Ensuring practice aligns with Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Scotland Act 2003 and related guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

Education

RMN with live NMC registration

Band 5 experience in relevant clinical area

Post-basic professional development

Job description

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.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

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:

• 1. Functioning as Named Nurse / Keyworker, within a multi-disciplinary team, to a defined patient caseload.
• 2. The assessment of care needs and the planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
• 3. 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.
• 4. Identifying and responding to the health promotion needs of patients under his/her care.
• 5. Identifying and responding to the needs of patients which might be related to gender health, domestic abuse, child protection.
• 6. Maintaining accurate records of nursing care
• 7. 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.
• 8. 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

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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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