NHS Scotland
Specialist Mental Health Nurse - CAMHS
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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
As a Senior Mental Health Nurse within the Intensive CAMHS & Unscheduled CAMHS Service, you will work as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team providing specialist mental health assessment, intervention and care coordination for children and young people experiencing acute mental health crisis. Using a recovery-focused, strengths-based approach, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate complex programmes of care while promoting person-centred practice, self-management and positive outcomes. The role involves working autonomously within community and near-to-home settings, while also providing leadership, supervision and support to registered and unregistered staff. You will work closely with patients, carers and partner agencies to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care is delivered in line with professional standards, clinical governance requirements and relevant legislation.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- 1 x Permanent Role, 1 x Fixed Term/Secondment till 26th July 2027
- Stobhill Hospital/Templeton Business Centre
- 36 Hours (8pm - 8.15am/8am - 8.15pm)
Key Responsibilities
- The post holder will manage a complex caseload of children and young people requiring specialist mental health care, undertaking comprehensive psychosocial assessments, risk assessments and care planning activities.
- Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based interventions, coordinating care, administering and monitoring prescribed treatments, promoting health and wellbeing, supporting recovery and relapse prevention, and developing therapeutic relationships with patients and carers.
- The role requires close partnership working with statutory and third-sector agencies, active participation in clinical governance, supervision and reflective practice, mentoring students and junior staff, supporting staff development, maintaining accurate clinical records, and deputising for the Nurse Team Leader when required.
- The post holder will also contribute to service improvement, quality assurance, research activities and achievement of team performance targets.
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Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required to Do the Job
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with Level 1 NMC Registration.
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
- Completion of a formal evidence-based psychological therapies or psychological approaches to care programme.
- Specialist knowledge of mental health nursing care, including physical healthcare.
- Advanced knowledge of mental health assessment, risk assessment, recovery and wellbeing approaches.
- Knowledge and application of mental health legislation, rights-based practice and professional frameworks.
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Supervision and reflective practice.
- Evidence of CMHN Career Development Framework Level 6 Senior Practitioner capabilities across clinical practice, leadership, facilitation of learning and research/development.
- Experience using digital technology, information systems, email and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience working within community mental health settings.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, delegate appropriately and manage competing demands.
- Ability to build effective therapeutic relationships and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Working knowledge of the NMC Code.
- Ability to undertake community visits and travel across the service area as required.
- Expectation that the candidate currently holds a UK based driving license to ensure care can be delivered to those most at risk in an urgent and intensive nature.
Desirable
- Actively working towards a postgraduate qualification or equivalent.
- Recognised mentorship qualification/registered mentor status.
- Experience of care coordination.
- Experience of line management and staff supervision responsibilities.
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.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- 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
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For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Claire McBride, Nurse Team Lead, 0141 201 3136, Claire.McBride2@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of 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.
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