Community Charge Nurse - Perinatal Mental Health Service B6

NHS Scotland; Hospital; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) invites applications for a Nurse Consultant in Perinatal Mental Health. The post supports pregnancy and the first postnatal year across Greater Glasgow and Clyde, with a focus on specialist assessment and care planning for women with moderate to severe mental illness.

Base location is Leverndale Hospital, with shifts 36 hours per week full-time or 28.8 hours part-time, Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Must have nursing experience at Band 5 level prior to applying.
• Knowledge and experience in mental health assessment, care planning and risk management are essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specialist assessments of patient care needs during pregnancy and the first postnatal year.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care.
• Manage a caseload of patients experiencing moderate to severe mental illness.
• Deliver care in partnership with patients, carers and other professionals, in line with agreed standards and clinical policies.
• Participate in the screening and prioritisation of new referrals.
• Provide specialist advice and support to healthcare professionals.
• Respond to urgent and developing situations within own caseload and through the Perinatal Advice Line/Duty Service.
• Take charge of the team in the absence of the Nurse Team Lead.
• Support the supervision, teaching and development of junior staff.
• Mentor nurses undertaking pre-registration and post-registration training.

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC)

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

As part of a multidisciplinary Community Perinatal Mental Health Team covering the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area, the post holder will be responsible for the specialist assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care throughout pregnancy and the first postnatal year. The role involves managing a caseload of individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental illness and delivering care across a range of settings, including patients' homes, outpatient clinics and maternity hospitals across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Permanent,1 full-time position 36 hours per week, 1 part-time position 28.8 hours per week

Shift pattern: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Base location: Leverndale Hospital, West of Scotland Mother & Baby Unit

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake specialist assessments of patient care needs during pregnancy and the first postnatal year.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care.
• Manage a caseload of patients experiencing moderate to severe mental illness.
• Deliver care in partnership with patients, carers and other professionals, in line with agreed standards and clinical policies.
• Participate in the screening and prioritisation of new referrals.
• Provide specialist advice and support to healthcare professionals.
• Respond to urgent and developing situations within own caseload and through the Perinatal Advice Line/Duty Service.
• Take charge of the team in the absence of the Nurse Team Lead.
• Support the supervision, teaching and development of junior staff.
• Mentor nurses undertaking pre-registration and post-registration training.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

Must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.

• Must have nursing experience at Band 5 level prior to applying.
• Knowledge and experience in mental health assessment, care planning and risk management are essential.
• The post holder will have access to an internal teaching programme and opportunities to undertake external training and professional development.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development is expected.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Helen Sloan, Nurse Consultant Perinatal - [e-mail] - 0141 211 6500

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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