Mental Health Staff Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Community Psychiatric Nurse to join a multi-disciplinary team in Glasgow. This fulltime position offers the chance to work with older adults, providing compassionate care in a supportive environment. As part of the Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team, you will assess patient needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with various professionals to ensure the highest standards of care. If you are passionate about mental health nursing and eager to contribute to service development, this role is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Live NMC UK pin required for consideration.
• Nursing qualification essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and develop care programmes.
• Deliver compassionate, recovery-focused care.

Skills

NMC UK pin

Patient assessment

Care programme development

Collaboration

Supervision

Education

Nursing qualification

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.

This is a permanent, fulltime post of 37 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 CPN to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the context of an Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team in South Glasgow. Initially based in Shawmill Resource Centre in Pollokshaws area of Glasgow. The team provide care for individuals mainly over the age of 65 with functional and organic illness. As an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, you will work in a recovery focused, collaborative way, delivering compassionate care that upholds the values of NHS GG&C Mental Health nursing. Under the supervision of senior colleagues, you will develop your skills in formulation, implementation and evaluation of person centred, recovery focused care.
The post holder will have responsibility for the assessment of patient care needs and the development and evaluation of programmes of care. S/he will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care in partnership with patients, carers and other professionals in line with agreed standards and Clinical Policies and without direct Supervision.
Participation in regular caseload supervision with a named Band 6 CPN will be provided to encourage professional development and allow for complex case discussions and support. The role also involves supervising the practice of and demonstrating procedures to, student nurses and unqualified staff as well as the mentoring of nurses undergoing basic nurse training.
The post holder will contribute to service development, participate in TURAS and other mandatory training requirements as well as complying with NMC code of conduct.

For more information, please contact: Cat Macinnes, Community Charge Nurse, 0141 577 7756, Catherine.macinnes3 @ggc.scot.nhs.uk

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

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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