NHS Scotland
Nurse - Specialist Mental Health B6
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a range of classifications.
NHSGGC delivers acute hospital services, primary care, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people. This expands to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
You must have an active NMC UK PIN for consideration.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) within NHSGGC are recruiting a motivated Band 6 Nurse to join their specialist community team at the Acorn Centre, Vale of Leven Hospital.
About the Role
This position is central to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality care for children, young people, and their families in West Dunbartonshire, focusing on complex mental health and neurodevelopmental needs.
You will:
- Lead on holistic assessments, risk management and collaborative planning for care delivery.
- Provide psychological and therapeutic interventions in both individual and group settings.
- Support system-wide care within an ‘all-agency’ environment.
- Supervise junior clinical staff and contribute to service development.
Why Choose This Opportunity? NHSGGC supports professional growth through:
- Structured induction and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Employee wellness and career progression plans.
- Flexible work patterns within a compassionate and inclusive culture.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- One full-time (36 hours) and two part-time roles (25.2 hours).
- Location: Vale of Leven Hospital, Acorn Centre
- Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday
- Pay: Pro-rata for part-time hours
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Key Responsibilities
- Conduct holistic and risk-based assessments, formulating person-centred care plans for young people with needs/issues related to:
- Mental health
- Developmental and behavioural complexities
- Serve as the Named Nurse and Care Coordinator for a defined caseload.
- Implement evidence-based psychological interventions in one-to-one and group programs.
- Engage in systemic care coordination, collaborating with:
- Families and carers
- Education teams
- Partner agencies
- Administer and monitor prescribed treatments, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols.
- Provide leadership, supervision and performance support to:
- Band 5
- Healthcare Support Workers
- Students
- Contribute to clinical governance and service improvement.
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and Experience Required
- Register as a BMHN (UKF), RMN, or RNLD with the NMC.
- Degree level or above education.
- Credible evidence of ongoing Professional Development.
- Demonstrated experience in mental health and multidisciplinary settings.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Risk management
- Mental health law
- Emotional wellbeing dynamics
- Excellent competency in:
- Communication
- Organisational skill
- Strategic decision-making
- Ability to work autonomously, collaboratively in teams.
- Proven experience engaging with:
- Children
- Young people
- Families
- Strong leadership skills.
- Experience in supervision and mentorship.
What We Offer
NHSGGC’s commitment to our colleagues includes:
- Comprehensive workplace policies:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Bursary opportunities.
- Learning and Development through:
- Within-work study bursaries
- e-learning opportunities
- Classroom-based courses
- Work-life balance:
- Minimum 27 days annual leave (+ holidays) increasing with tenure.
- NHS Pension Scheme (including life cover).
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Discounts on goods and services from NHS suppliers.
- Career progression, with developmental opportunities at all levels.
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
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Additional Benefits
- Access to 24/7 confidential support, including counselling.
- Opportunities in training and professional earned status via London Metropolitan University’s BN Divisions program.
Additional Notes
- Candidates must have an active NMC PIN for registration at start of employment.
- Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working as part of the process.
NHSGGC fosters equal opportunities and diversity and inclusion in its workforce.
Interested? Contact Us
For an informal discussion please contact: Varri Engleby (Varri.engleby@nhs.scot) – Hospital 01389 817324
For recruitment assistance, please contact: General Enquiries – Recruitment Service
Guiding Application Notes
NHSGGC leverages tools such as AI to help candidates prepare, but applications must be your own work. How does this matter?
We seek the real you – your skills, motivations, and experiences. AI-generated work increases the risk of disqualification.
AI is a helper—not a substitute. Your application should reflect you.
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Appropriate Flexibility Notice
For our service-based roles, NHSGGC may accommodate flexible hours/full-timers to explore on a case-by-case basis.
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