Specialist Community Mental Health Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare agency in Scotland seeks a Community Specialist Mental Health Nurse to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team. The role involves working with a multi-disciplinary team to provide interventions for children facing mental health difficulties. Candidates must have RMN/RNLD registration, experience with youth mental health, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant post registration experience working with children and/or young people.
• Ability to work independently using own initiative.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide interventions to children and young people experiencing mental health issues.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver care.
• Ensure all relevant care forms are completed in partnership with service users.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team working skills

Understanding of mental health needs

Organisational skills

Education

First Level Registered Mental Nurse (RMN/RNLD) with 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.

We are looking for a 1WTE 37 hours, permanent Band 6 Community Specialist Mental Health Nurse, to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Team in Renfrewshire. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists and allied health professionals to assess and provide interventions and treatment to children and young people in Renfrewshire experiencing moderate to severe mental health and neurodevelopmental difficulties. This also includes those whose vulnerability and mental health is impacting negatively on most areas of their life.

You will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care in partnership with patients, families/carers and other service providers. A systemic approach is necessary, which involves offering interventions which take account of the young person and significant others, such as family members, other service providers and education.

You must have: First Level Registered Mental Nurse (RMN/RNLD) with NMC Registration; relevant post registration experience of working with children and or young people (and their families/carers) with a range of mental health/ learning disability and neuro-developmental difficulties; and an ability to work independently using own initiative and without direct supervision. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and team working skills and demonstrates a positive attitude towards children and young people. An understanding of children and young people’s mental health and developmental needs is essential. You must demonstrate an understanding of family, community, and social systems.

You should have the ability to function competently as a member of the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team and have knowledge of factors which impact on mental health and emotional well-being. You must be able to conceptualise vulnerability, including risk factors and intervene to build resilience. It is essential to demonstrate an ability/willingness to work towards achieving the competencies identified in ‘Essential CAMHS’ and have a commitment to personal and professional development. They should have evidence of organisational skills and experience of multi-disciplinary working.

As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s pre-employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC registration will be required prior to start date. You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current NMC registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be short listed for interview. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. Please see Job Description for full list of essential and desirable criteria.

Informal contact: Cheryl Devine, [e-mail] - 0141 314 8981

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.

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