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Senior CMHACS Practitioner - Mental Health
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Senior CMHACS Practitioner - Mental Health
Band 6 Practitioner – Community Mental Health Acute Care Service
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
NHSGGC is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across clinical and non-clinical roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, with extended support for another 2.2 million across regional and national services.
About the Role
The Community Mental Health Acute Care Service is seeking to recruit a Band 6 Practitioner, offering intensive home treatment and crisis intervention to individuals with complex mental health, physical, and social care needs.
You’ll work within a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team, providing specialist support while avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions and facilitating early discharge from inpatient services.
All candidates will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility under current Home Office requirements.
Position Details
- Grade: Band 6
- Location: Riverview Resource Centre, Dumbarton Joint Hospital (Cardross Road, G82 5JA)
- Hours: Full-time, permanent (36-hour week), on a mixed shift pattern (09:00–17:00 and 12:00–20:00) across 7 days
- Compensation: Salary is pro-rata for part-time provisions (if applicable).
- Notice: Post may close early due to high demand—apply as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- Provide assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention for individuals in mental health distress, delivering intensive home-based care as an alternative to hospital admission.
- Act as a key discharge planner, offering immediate post-hospital support and follow-ups for early patient releases.
- Ensure clinical leadership for junior staff, managing workloads, allocating resources, and ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and professional standards.
- Work collaboratively with Nursing & Social Work teams, inpatient services, and partner agencies to expedite crisis intervention and resource deployment.
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Additional Support Roles
- Maintain strong communication networks between community mental health, inpatient units, and regional support systems.
- Guide junior staff development through clinical supervision, appraisals, and continues performance monitoring.
Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Required
Must-have credentials:
- Currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a First Level Registered Mental Health Nurse. -or- Currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Registered Occupational Therapist. -or- Currently registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Registered Social Worker.
- Significant post-registration experience, including specialisation in mental health.
- Proven experience supervising junior professionals (qualified staff where applicable).
- Strong commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) with evidenceable participation.
- Excellent communication and independent working skills, requiring no direct supervision.
Note: All roles assessed for Home Office sponsorship eligibility—NHSGGC sponsorship is only provided where qualifying criteria are met.
Why Join Us?
We offer a comprehensive suite of employee benefits, including:
- Wellbeing Support:
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Bursary funding for professional development.
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Financial Perks:
- 27+ days annual leave (increasing with tenure) + statutory public holidays.
- NHS Pension Scheme with life insurance benefits.
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
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Professional Growth:
- Access to study bursaries, e-learning, and classroom courses.
- NHS Scotland discounts on a range of goods and services.
- Confidential employee support and access to counselling/psychological therapies.
Priority Applications & Diversity Commitment
- Success criteria may be met before closing date—apply promptly.
- Flexible working arrangements encouraged where possible (though formal agreements subject to service requirements).
- NHSGGC is proud of its diverse workforce and actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including the Armed Forces community (recognised with inclusive recruiting practices due to the Armed Forces Covenant).
Ready to Apply?
If this role draws your interest, please:
- Contact Nămford Recruitment Portal via the provided link and submit an application form without AI-generated content (applications heavily relying on AI may be withdrawn).
- Consider using AI tools for drafting only (e.g., syntax checks) but ensure responses reflect your own skills authentically.
Cannot proceed? For general inquiries:
- Carolanne McCormick (Team Lead) at 01389 812070
- Recruitment Portal Guidance provided at [application link]. Technical difficulties? Contact support immediately.
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