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.
The shift pattern is Monday-Friday (32 hours).
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.
Please note that children nurses are welcome to apply to this post.
An exciting opportunity has become available for Clinical Nurse Specialist in Neurodevelopmental Disorders within North Glasgow Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The Clinical Nurse Specialist role will be an integral member of the CAMHS dynamic multi-disciplinary team and provide leadership and expertise in delivering the CAMHS service outlined in the Neurodevelopmental Specification for Children and Young people, liaising closely with the clinicians within the SCS Neurodevelopmental pathway.
We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist who is a registered nurse with acquired additional specialist knowledge and experience. As well as having completed, or demonstrated the ability to complete, a primary degree they will have the skills and competencies required to manage a caseload within agreed boundaries and protocols in line with clinical governance. Entwined around this clinical core are ties of consultancy, teaching, management and research and its application.
The post holder will undertake and provide specialist assessment of patient needs, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, which are evidence based within this defined patient group. Utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others.
The post holder should be able to demonstrate existing clinical skills and experience in this area alongside ongoing/ postgraduate professional training and development.
The CAMHS teams provide community-based tier 3 NHS specialist mental health assessment and intervention based on the principles of equality, dignity and respect and which takes into account spiritual and cultural diversity.
It is essential you are a first level Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN / RNLD) with current NMC registration and substantial relevant post registration training and experienced as outlined in the attached Job Description.
Non-medical prescribing qualification or in the process of working toward this is essential. Good communication and organisational skills are also essential.
We would welcome