Community Mental Health Nurse Esteem

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional mental health services. As a Registered Nurse in the First Episode Psychosis Service, you will play a crucial role in delivering care that promotes recovery and enhances social functioning. This position offers the opportunity to lead initiatives that foster collaboration within the mental health network while managing your own caseload. With a commitment to diversity and community support, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse with a current live NMC PIN.
• Experience in managing clinical governance activities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing services for clients with First Episode Psychosis.
• Manage your own community caseload and supervise Support Workers.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nursing

Clinical Governance Management

Community Care Management

Team Leadership

Education

NMC PIN

Job description

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (First Episode Psychosis Service)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the UK's largest healthcare systems, employs approximately 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We serve a population of over 1.15 million locally, expanding to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

Important: Applicants must have a current live NMC PIN to be shortlisted for this position. Please do not apply if you do not meet this requirement.

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

Role Overview

1. Provide specialist nursing services for clients diagnosed with First Episode Psychosis within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
2. Lead initiatives to promote partnership working within the mental health network, both internally and externally.
3. Manage clinical governance activities within the Early Intervention team, including monitoring standards, staff support, ongoing education, supervision, and policy implementation.
4. Manage your own community caseload and supervise Support Workers and students within your team.
5. Deliver care and treatment aimed at promoting recovery, engagement, family involvement, symptom minimization, reduced hospital stays, and social functioning improvement.

Qualifications

Applicants must be Registered Mental Health Nurses.

Additional Information

For informal inquiries, contact Hazel Gray, Team Lead, at [e-mail] or 0141 232 2239.

Details on application procedures are available in the Candidate Information Packs.

Our Commitment

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections. We are committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting military community applications.

Application Integrity

Applicants must provide authentic responses to all questions. The use of AI or third-party tools to generate or modify responses is discouraged and may lead to application withdrawal.

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