About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
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
We are delighted to welcome applicants to this Advanced Nurse Practitioner role within the Renfrewshire CAMHS Team. Renfrewshire CAMHS is a friendly, well‑established multidisciplinary team that has a reputation for service development and improvement. Qualified Mental Health ANPs (Band 7) and trainee Mental Health ANP (Band 7 Annex 21) are welcome to apply. Trainees will undertake a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Practice over a two‑to‑three‑year period and will demonstrate they have met all required competencies for the role through a final sign‑off before moving on to the fully qualified Band 7 pay.
You will join an already established Advanced Nurse Practitioner within the team and will work closely with the medical team, including the team’s Consultant Psychiatrists, as well as the wider multi‑disciplinary team.
As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will manage the complete clinical care for your patients, utilising expert knowledge and clinical competence to support multi‑professional teams within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, ensuring a high standard of clinical care, in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and health and safety legislation.
Duration, Location & Working Pattern
Permanent, Full‑time. Base location: Aranthrue Centre. Shift pattern: Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Key Responsibilities
- Act autonomously as a clinical leader in assessing patients with complex, multidimensional health problems
- Independently diagnose and formulate clinical decisions
- Provide treatment and management plans, including prescribing medications
- Exercise authority to refer patients to appropriate services
- Admit patients to relevant clinical areas when required
- Discharge patients safely and appropriately within designated clinical areas
- Work within the full scope of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner role
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications & Experience Required
- First‑level Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Hold a current NMC registration
- Substantial relevant post‑registration training and experience
- Experience in managing staff, leading a team, providing education and training and establishing a supportive, learning environment
What We Offer
- 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
Flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering flexible working options where service needs allow.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We encourage applications from all sections of the community and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is proud of a diverse workforce and encourages applications from the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.
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