Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will be considered under the Annex 21 training programme, where whilst undergoing training, they will be paid a % of the top of Band 7 and on completion of training will then move on to Band 7 scale.
The Role
The post holder will work within agreed protocols, to perform clinical assessment, initiate investigations, determine differential diagnosis and undertake appropriate first line interventions, - specifically this post will lead on the psychiatric assessment of service users referred to Mental Health Services. You will utilise expert knowledge base and clinical competence, to support multi-professional teams, ensuring a high standard of clinical care, in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and health and safety legislation.
You will provide first line clinical cover for the assessment and treatment of individuals with mental health needs within general acute and mental health services and provide leadership, clinical support and advice to nursing and junior medical staff, making appropriate referrals to and co-ordinating the contribution of other members of the multi-professional team and facilitate, participate in audit and quality assurance programmes, promoting evidence based practice.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
1. Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration
2. Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level
3. Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality.
5. Advanced Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality.
6. Evidence of application of advanced practice skills in speciality and applying clinical judgement.
7. Evidence of further developed knowledge and experience in management and/or leadership.
8. Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification
9. The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate and influence others and work using own initiative
10. Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills and effective time management skills
11. Working knowledge of basic information technology
12. Car Driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA drivers licence
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
It would be great if you also have
13. Will to take on further relevant training
14. Postgraduate diploma in Advanced Clinical Assessment
15. Qualification in non-medical prescribing and/or patient assessment
Contract type
Permanent
Full time
37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Psychiatric Unit within University Hospital Monklands
The working pattern for this role: 12.5 hr shifts - 3/7, unsociable hours including nights
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
16. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
17. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
18. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
19. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
20. Occupational health services
21. Employee counselling services
22. Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .