Community Psychiatric Nurse - OPCMHT

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 5 Community Nurse to work within South Glasgow Older Peoples Mental Health. The role involves assessing and treating individuals over 65 with complex mental health issues, mentoring student nurses, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must have a live NMC UK pin. This is a permanent, full-time position, operating 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Support for Armed Forces Community

Qualifications

• Must have a live NMC UK pin.
• Experience in mental health nursing preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patient care needs.
• Develop and evaluate individualized care programs.
• Participate in caseload supervision and mentoring.

Skills

Assessment and treatment of mental health issues

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Mentoring student nurses

Education

Registered Nurse with a live NMC UK pin

Tools

Patient care management systems

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Shift pattern: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
• This post is permanent
• Requirement: A live NMC UK pin is essential for consideration.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Community Nurse within South Glasgow Older Peoples Mental Health. The service operates across two sites: Shawmill Resource Centre in Pollokshaws and Elderpark Clinic in Govan. Both sites host multidisciplinary teams including Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists, and mental health nursing and support staff.

The role involves comprehensive assessment and treatment of individuals over 65 with mental health issues, often complex and with co-morbidities. The nurse will assess patient care needs, develop and evaluate care programs, and work collaboratively with patients, carers, and other professionals in line with standards and policies, operating autonomously without direct supervision. The post also involves participation in caseload supervision with a Band 6 CPN, mentoring student nurses and unqualified staff, and demonstrating procedures.

For informal contact, please reach out to Luke Halsall at 0141 232 7138 or [e-mail]. Further contact details are available within the Candidate Information Packs.

We encourage applications from all community sections, fostering a culture of inclusion and pride in our diverse workforce. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting applications from the Armed Forces Community.

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