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Practice Development Nurse - CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
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Practice Development Nurse - CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
Practice Development Nurse (Band 7) – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing nearly 40,000 staff across a diverse range of clinical and non-clinical roles. Serving a population of over 1.15 million (and 2.2 million when regional services are included), we provide comprehensive care across:
- Acute hospital services
- Primary care
- Community health
- Mental health services
The role is subject to sponsorship requirements. NHSGGC will only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where candidates meet current Home Office eligibility.
The Role
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) seeks an experienced senior nurse to join as a Band 7 Practice Development Nurse on a fixed-term/secondment basis.
Reporting to the Professional Nurse Lead, this opportunity is collaborative, working closely with the CAMHS Practice Development Nurses to advance nursing practice and professional development across all NHSGGC CAMHS teams.
Location: Templeton Business Centre Duration: 17th August 2026 – 31st March 2028 (18 months, fixed-term) Hours: Part-time (18 hours per week, core hours, Monday–Friday) Salary: Pro rata for part-time hours
Key Responsibilities
The Practice Development Nurse will:
- Lead nursing skills and competency development across CAMHS, promoting evidence-based practices aligned with national and local priorities.
- Support policy and standard implementation, including:
- Developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical guidelines, procedures, and policies.
- Ensuring high clinical standards across nursing services.
- Collaborate with:
- Professional Nurse Leads
- Clinical Service Managers
- Senior Charge Nurses
- Multidisciplinary teams
- National CAMHS services (to enhance service improvement and innovation).
- Drive nursing research and quality improvement initiatives, aligning with HR Organizational Development Manager priorities.
- Identify and deliver learning and development needs to nursing staff at all levels.
- Encourage active nursing contribution to:
- Service development
- Modernisation of mental health services
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Qualifications, Experience & Essential Skills
Essential Criteria
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with current NMC registration.
- Strong communication, leadership, and team-working skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage workloads with minimal supervision.
- In-depth knowledge of:
- Current legislation (including the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003)
- Child Protection
- Care Assurance frameworks
- Inpatient care approaches
- Leadership in change management with experience supporting professional development in multi-professional/multi-agency settings.
- Computer and IT literacy (including relevant software/hospital systems).
- PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland clearance.
Desirable Experiences
- Significant post-registration experience in CAMHS.
- Background in practice development, quality improvement, or clinical education.
- Evidence of research or service improvement involvement.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and patient care enhancement.
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Benefits of Joining NHSGGC
We offer a robust support framework to enhance your professional and personal life:
Policies & Schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Bursary Scheme
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
NHS Scotland Employee Benefits
- Annual leave (minimum 27 days, increasing with tenure + public holidays).
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme (including life insurance).
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
- Enhanced pay for public holidays.
- NHS discounts on goods and services.
- Confidential support options (counselling & psychological therapies).
Application Information
How to Proceed?
- Applications may close early due to high demand. Submit your application as soon as possible.
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Additional Support
NHSGGC commits to flexible working where possible and accommodates various working pattern requests. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our workforce.
--- For further information or informal discussion, contact: Lauren MacFarlane – Professional Nurse Lead 📞 07816 144732 📧 Lauren.MacFarlane@nhs.scot
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- Submissions via the employment portal.
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