NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
Working Hours
The shift pattern for this post is Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-4:30pm.
Role Summary
The West Dunbartonshire Older Adults Community Mental Health Team (OACMHT) are looking to recruit a band 5 Community Mental Health Nurse. As part of the OACMHT, the post holder will manage a caseload providing comprehensive and holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health and social care needs for older adults with a variety of often complex mental health and social care issues.
Responsibilities
* Deliver compassionate care in partnership with patients, carers and other professionals/agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies.
* Work in a variety of home / near to home community environments.
* Work without direct supervision and support more junior nursing staff and nursing students.
* Provide caseload line management supervision, clinical supervision and undertake line management responsibilities.
* Participate in regular caseload line management and clinical supervision.
* Supervise the practice of others, undertake mentorship/preceptorship responsibilities and contribute to the learning and development of the staff team.
Contact
Informal contact: Carrianne Cameron
Apply
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
Equality and Diversity
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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Senior Level
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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