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
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the North West Community Mental Health Acute Care Service (CMHACS) as a CMHACs Practitioner. You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- Permanent full-time post working 36 hours per week
- Working hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm or 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm on a rota basis.
- Required to work Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm as part of a planned rota system.
- Role covers the North West Glasgow area, main base Arndale Resource Centre.
Key responsibilities
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary CMHAC team and partner agencies to deliver safe, effective, person-centred care.
- Support individuals presenting in crisis with complex mental health, physical, and social care needs, providing intensive home treatment and care interventions as an alternative to hospital admission.
- Play an active role in supporting early discharge from inpatient services, contributing to discharge planning and ensuring timely and effective follow-up following acute inpatient care.
- When required, assess individuals on leave from inpatient services to ensure continuity and safety of care.
- Supervise, support, and demonstrate clinical procedures to students and unqualified staff; act as a mentor to learners undertaking professional training.
- Practice within relevant legal and ethical frameworks, adhering to professional codes of conduct, mental health legislation, and contractual responsibilities.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required
- First-level registered nurse in mental health (valid NMC registration) or occupational therapist registered with HCPC or social worker registered with Scottish Social Services Council.
- Relevant post-registration experience, ideally in the mental health sector, preferably in a community setting.
- Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
- Effective communication skills to engage confidently with service users, carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Ability to work independently using professional judgement and initiative.
- IT literacy with basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Full UK driving licence.
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.
Equal Opportunities
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. NHSGGC is a Forces Friendly Employer and welcomes applications from the Armed Forces community.
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