Overview
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. The organisation delivers 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.
Role Summary
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will manage a caseload of children and young people under 18 with complex, high‑risk mental health needs, including those with forensic profiles or involvement in the Youth Justice system. The role centres on specialist mental health assessment, risk assessment, risk management and the delivery of evidence‑based nursing interventions across community and secure settings. The CNS will also liaise closely with each young person’s Board of origin to support safe information sharing and continuity of care across placements.
Responsibilities
* Caseload management for young people with complex and high‑risk mental health needs.
* Conduct specialist mental health assessments, risk assessments and implement risk management plans.
* Deliver evidence‑based nursing interventions across multiple settings, including secure residential schools.
* Contribute to the development of the evidence base for interventions and practice.
* Maintain robust liaison with Boards of origin to support safe transitions and information sharing.
* Provide consultancy, teaching, management and research input as part of the extended CNS role.
* Support the development of multi‑agency teams, identifying training needs of staff, patients and carers.
* Coordinate and deliver educational initiatives in collaboration with colleagues.
* For trainee posts: complete competencies and achieve final sign‑off before progressing to full Band 7.
Qualifications and Experience
* Postholder should have or be working toward a Non‑Medical Prescribing qualification.
* Trainee CNSs must undertake a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Practice.
* Demonstrate all required competencies for the role before a full Band 7 appointment.
* Strong knowledge of high‑risk mental health presentations, forensic mental health and youth justice pathways.
* Skills in evidence‑based practice, multi‑agency working, risk management and specialist assessment.
* Awareness that the national CNS job description is under review, meaning responsibilities may evolve.
Benefits
* 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.
* Flexible working options where service needs allow.
Equality and Diversity Statement
NHSGGC encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment process. NHSGGC is a Forces Friendly Employer and supports a diverse workforce.
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