Mental Health Nurse – Inpatient Mental Health Nursing

Job Description

The role

As a Mental Health Nurse within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will be part of a compassionate and forward thinking multidisciplinary team delivering high quality inpatient care. You will play a key role in supporting individuals through their recovery journey, using a person centred and strengths based approach to care.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills within one of the UK’s largest and most supportive health boards, committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth. Working in a dynamic inpatient environment, you will build meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients and carers while contributing to safe and effective care delivery.

NHSGGC offers a culture of learning, innovation and continuous improvement where your contribution is valued every day. If you are motivated, caring and passionate about mental health, this role provides a rewarding and impactful career path.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Duration: Permanent
• Location: Gartnavel Royal Hospital
• Hours: Full Time (36 Hours)
• Working Pattern: 12 hour day shift

Key responsibilities

• Deliver holistic, person centred nursing care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care programmes
• Act as Named Nurse for a defined patient group, building therapeutic relationships with patients and carers
• Undertake risk assessments and contribute to risk management planning in line with policy and legislation
• Administer medications and monitor their effectiveness in accordance with clinical standards
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and safe care transitions
• Supervise and support Healthcare Support Workers and contribute to the learning and development of others
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and escalated concerns appropriately

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

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration
• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development and engagement in reflective practice
• Sound knowledge of mental health conditions, recovery approaches and relevant legislation
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective therapeutic relationships
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and make informed clinical decisions
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and using digital systems to support care delivery

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

Visa sponsorship

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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

Health and Care Worker visa

Flexible working

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

Equal opportunities and diversity

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.