Community Psychiatric Nurse

Nhs Greater Glasgow And Clyde; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Community Mental Health Team in Helensburgh. You will manage a defined caseload, deliver specialist mental health care in the community and provide leadership and supervision to colleagues within a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves coordinating with GPs, care services and partner agencies to promote recovery, assess risks and contribute to service development.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning.
• Experience of working within adult mental health services and managing a clinical caseload.
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills with the ability to build effective professional relationships.
• Experience of providing supervision, guidance or leadership to nursing colleagues within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to assess risk, make autonomous clinical decisions and manage complex situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload providing comprehensive assessment, care planning, review and discharge arrangements for service users.
• Deliver specialist mental health nursing care to individuals with complex health and social care needs within the community.
• Provide leadership, supervision and clinical support to registered and unregistered nursing staff.
• Liaise effectively with GPs, primary care teams, social care, voluntary agencies and other partners to coordinate care.
• Assess and manage clinical and environmental risks while supporting safe and effective service delivery.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare high‑quality reports to support patient care and service requirements.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of evidence‑based practice.

Skills

Excellent communication, organisation,

Education

First level Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification

Continuing 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:

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your local community? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Community Psychiatric Nurse to join the Community Mental Health Team in Helensburgh. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload while providing leadership, supervision and support to colleagues within a multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with service users, carers and partner agencies to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred mental health care that promotes recovery and independence. As part of NHSGGC, you will join an organisation that values innovation, professional development and compassionate care, helping to improve outcomes for people across our communities.

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 Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full‑time, Permanent
• You will be based at Helensburgh Community Mental Health Team, Jeanie Deans Centre
• Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 16:45 and Friday 09:00 - 16:30

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a defined caseload providing comprehensive assessment, care planning, review and discharge arrangements for service users
• Deliver specialist mental health nursing care to individuals with complex health and social care needs within the community
• Provide leadership, supervision and clinical support to registered and unregistered nursing staff
• Liaise effectively with GPs, primary care teams, social care, voluntary agencies and other partners to coordinate care
• Assess and manage clinical and environmental risks while supporting safe and effective service delivery
• Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare high‑quality reports to support patient care and service requirements
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of evidence‑based practice

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

• First level Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
• Experience of working within adult mental health services and managing a clinical caseload
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills with the ability to build effective professional relationships
• Experience of providing supervision, guidance or leadership to nursing colleagues within a multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to assess risk, make autonomous clinical decisions and manage complex situations effectively
• Current driving licence and willingness to travel across community settings as required by the role

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.

• 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

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Alan Kerr, NTL on 0143 665 5030 or [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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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.

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