Mental Health Nurse - Inpatient

NHS National Services Scotland; Greenock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse for Inverclyde Mental Health Inpatient Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing quality nursing care using a patient-centered approach. Applicants must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse with a current NMC registration. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, offering a rotational shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Ability to undertake duties without direct supervision.
• Experience in working with patients and families in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
• Supervise the practice of others and contribute to staff learning and development.
• Participate in regular Nurse Line Management Supervision and Clinical Supervision.

Skills

Compassionate caring behaviours

Communication skills

Assessment and care planning

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

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 rotational contract day shift and night shift.

A post has become available for Band 5 Mental Health Nurse within Inverclyde Mental Health Inpatient Services. As an integral member of the multi‑disciplinary team the post‑holder will work in partnership demonstrating compassionate caring behaviours to fulfil the key functions of the inpatient ward/department.

In particular the post‑holder will be responsible for the assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care programmes using a strengths based, recovery focused approach that proactively involves patients and their carers/families.

The post holder is required to be able to undertake duties without direct supervision working in partnership with patients, carers and other professionals/ agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies. Participating in regular Nurse Line Management Supervision and Clinical Supervision are critical aspects of the role. Supervising the practice of others, undertaking mentorship responsibilities and contributing to the learning and development of the staff team are important aspects of this role.

The post holder will be based in Willow ward in Orchard View which is a 30 bed (mixed gender) Hospital Based Complex Care ward for Older Adults with mental health issues/organic disorders.

Full time and part time posts are available.

Applicants must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse and hold a current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

NQNs who have been successfully appointed should not apply for this post.

Informal contact: Mairi McLaren - [e-mail]

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

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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