Community Psychiatric Nurse Older People Mental Health

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team as a Community Psychiatric Nurse. The role involves assessing and managing older patients affected by mental health issues, ensuring quality care and support in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will be NMC registered nurses with the ability to work autonomously in community settings.

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC.
• Driving license required for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of patients at the memory clinic and in their homes.
• Manage the memory clinic and participate in regular MDT meetings.
• Undertake duties autonomously, collaborating with patients and families.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Liaison with Third Sector Agencies

Patient Management

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is Monday and Tuesday 9am to 5pm.

Please note the salary is pro rata for part time hours.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team. The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the care and support of older people affected by mental health and their relatives referred to our service by their GP. The post holder will mainly be involved in the assessment of patients at the memory clinic or assessing patients in their own home.

The post holder will have to undertake duties without direct supervision which includes working in partnership with patients and their relatives, liaising with third sector agencies, line managers and other staff within the Older Peoples Community Mental Health team and wider HSCP.
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the memory clinic which is based at the Belmont Centre. The post holder will engage in regular weekly MDT’s. The post holder will participate in regular supervision both caseload management and clinical supervision as these are critical aspects of a Band 5 Community Psychiatric nurse.

The post holder should be registered with the NMC and have a driving licence as home visits may be necessary.

Informal Contact: Gail Haugh 0141 232 6660 / [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs

If you do not have a current live PIN number you will not be shortlisted, please do not apply for this Registered Nurse Vacancy.

Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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