Community Mental Health Nurse

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:

This is a key role within the Community Adult Mental Health Team. You will have a key role in assessment, treatment and care of adults with mental health difficulties and diagnosis residing within South Glasgow. You will manage a caseload of patients and engage in regular MDT working. You will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration. You should have effective communication skills, both written and verbal. This post requires that pre employment checks are carried out as part of NHS GG&C Policy and PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

There are 2x permanent posts available at 36 hours per week. Florence Street Resource Centre, 26 Florence Street, Glasgow, G5 0YZ. The shift pattern is full time, Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm.

Key responsibilities:

• Functioning as Named Nurse / Keyworker, within a multi disciplinary team, to a defined patient caseload.
• The assessment of care needs and the planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
• Carrying out all relevant forms of nursing care pertinent to the needs of individual patients and/or delegating all or aspects of care to a named Health Care Assistant.
• Identifying and responding to the health promotion needs of patients under his/her care.
• Identifying and responding to the needs of patients which might be related to gender health, domestic abuse, child protection.
• Maintaining accurate records of nursing care.
• Developing therapeutic relationships with patients and carers thereby ensuring that care needs are identified and met within a participative framework which recognises the principles of equality, dignity and respect and which takes into account spiritual and cultural diversity.

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

• Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) with live NMC registration
• At least 6 12 months experience at Band 5 within a relevant clinical area preferred
• Evidence of post basic professional development
• Evidence of effective leadership skills commensurate with the Band 5 role
• Evidence of excellent team working skills – Ability to work using own initiative and without direct supervision
• Effective communication skills
• Effective listening and interpersonal skills
• Driving licence

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.

• 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 recognises 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.