Senior Unscheduled Care Nurse – Unscheduled Care Service

Job Description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across clinical and non-clinical professions. 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 Mental Health Assessment Unit (MHAU), as part of the Unscheduled Care Service, presents an opportunity for two Band 5 Registered Mental Nurses to undertake a fixed term post of 12 months (full-time). The MHAU offers same-day face-to-face assessment, diagnosis and treatment options to individuals who would ordinarily come to the attention of emergency services. Referrals are accepted from Emergency Departments within GG&C, Police Scotland, Scottish Ambulance Service, GPs and NHS24. Assessments are offered within the units and an outreach facility is available where indicated. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be familiar with completing a mental health assessment. Awareness of community services and resources would be advantageous. A full driving licence would be beneficial. The role provides the opportunity to work within a dynamic environment liaising with professionals from other agencies. A robust teaching programme is embedded within the service.

The MHAUs are based within the Leverndale and Stobhill sites.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Location based in McLeod Suite, Leverndale Hospital, 510 Crookston Road, Glasgow G53 7TU
• Fixed-Term Contract for 12 months
• Full-time position (36 hours per week)
• Shift pattern: 3 x 12 hour shifts over 7 days

Key responsibilities

• The holistic assessment of care needs including risk assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care.
• Carrying out nursing care pertinent to the needs of individual patients in the least restrictive and disruptive manner possible.
• Identifying and responding to health promotion needs of patients, focusing on mental and physical well-being.
• Identifying and responding to needs related to vulnerability, gender, health, domestic abuse, child protection and self-harm.
• Recognises the principles of quality, dignity and respect with consideration of spiritual and cultural diversity.
• Work within competency based parameters to undertake evidence-based psychological therapies or approaches to care with individuals or group settings where required.
• Work in partnership with patients and carers using values-based practice to deliver person-centred care, promoting mental well-being and prevention of relapse.
• Participation in regular caseload/line management supervision and regular performance appraisal processes including a Professional Development Plan (PDP).
• Participating in regular clinical supervision/reflective practice.
• Monitoring the practice of others including Healthcare Support Workers and junior staff to whom aspects of patient care have been delegated, including provision of development where required.
• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience

Essential:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse – level 1 NMC registration
• Educated to or actively working towards minimum degree level or equivalent
• Working knowledge and application of mental health nursing care (including physical healthcare)
• Evidence of active and ongoing CPD
• Working knowledge of mental health/mental illness/wellness and recovery

Desirable:

• Completion of a mentor preparation programme/registered mentor
• Completion of an evidence-based psychological therapies/psychological approaches to care programme
• Experience of working in the community environment

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.

Benefits for NHS Scotland employees

• 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

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Stephen Wilkie – Nurse Team Lead on or

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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