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
The post holder will contribute to the comprehensive multi‑disciplinary team in providing care and support to service users and their families within the local community. The post holder will maintain a caseload where possible considering WTE, contribute to clinics, group work and foster a multi‑disciplinary approach to clinical and managerial problems in a community setting. The post holder will liaise with hospital and primary care teams, social work, and voluntary agencies, and assist them in promoting and developing comprehensive nursing interventions for a range of mental health problems.
The post holder will have responsibility for teaching and supervision of learners and unqualified staff and student nurses. Effective communication and organisational skills are essential along with knowledge of relevant legislation and current practice. Experience in the adult acute mental health setting is desirable. The candidate must be registered on Part 3 or 13 of the NMC. A car driver with clean driving licence is desirable.
Duration, location and working pattern
There is one fixed‑term, full‑time post available at 36 hours per week, for 18 months. This role is based at Charleston Centre, 49 Neilston Road, Paisley PA2 6LY. The shift pattern is Monday to Friday, 9 am‑5 pm.
Key responsibilities
- Provide high‑quality psychiatric nursing care within the multi‑agency/disciplinary team.
- Contribute to the assessment of care needs of service users referred to the Community Mental Health Team, analysing and prioritising to ensure that service users receive interventions timeously and appropriately.
- Act as care co‑ordinator within the team for allocated clients/service users and contribute to the care of those managed through the “Care Programme” approach. Establish and maintain therapeutic nurse/client relationships by planning and delivering programmes of therapeutic intervention, offering a wide range of treatment strategies on an individual or group basis, under the supervision of a G Grade CPN.
- Ensure the assertive follow‑up of clients.
- Contribute to the provision of Depot Medication Clinics, Clozapine Management, Phlebotomy (where competence has been attained) and Lithium treatment report.
- Participate in monitoring of the effectiveness and side effects of treatments.
- Monitor changes in service users/clients’ mental state, ensuring prompt and accurate information is passed to medical staff and other members of the multi‑agency/disciplinary team.
- Participate in the development and facilitation of therapeutic group activities in collaboration within the team and in liaison with external agencies.
- Work collaboratively with other disciplines both within and outside the team and respect the contributions of other disciplines to the care of service users/clients and their carers.
- Establish, develop and maintain good relationships with service users/clients, carers, relatives and fellow health professionals involved in care delivery to achieve the highest standards attainable in good mental health care.
- Supervise junior staff.
- Attend and report to relevant clinical reviews and case conferences ensuring effective communication and co‑ordination of service user/client care.
- Develop Mental Health Education initiatives both internal and external to the organisation.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience
Please see the attached Person Spec below.
What we offer
- 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.
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