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.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
* Location: Charleston Centre
* Contract: Permanent
* Working hours: Full time, 36 hours per week
* Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 20:00; Saturday and Sunday 09:00 to 17:00
Key Responsibilities
* The assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of client care and practice.
* Support the effective management of clinical, practice and environmental risks on a day-to-day basis.
* Identify and respond to the health promotion needs of service users and carers.
* Identify and respond to needs related to gender health, domestic abuse and child protection.
* Maintain accurate records of care and practice.
* Develop therapeutic relationships with service users and carers to ensure care needs are identified and met within a participative framework that recognises equality, dignity and respect, taking into account spiritual and cultural diversity.
* Ensure personal practice is in line with the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Patient Focus Public Involvement and Fair for All guidelines.
* Ensure personal practice aligns with national and local policies, standards, guidelines and good practice statements.
* Conduct critical analysis of personal practice and demonstrate a continuing commitment to professional development with the line manager.
* Provide appraisal, clinical supervision and support for junior team members through regular caseload management systems.
* Assist Senior Crisis Practitioners and Team Leader in the rapid deployment of crisis resources in response to service user need.
* Interface between the Community Mental Health Team and inpatient services, and other mental health network services and agencies.
* Prioritise workload and utilise resources to ensure all service user needs are met, accountable to the IHTT Team Leader.
* Participate in discharge planning and immediate follow-up from acute inpatient care, including assessment while on pass from acute care.
Qualifications, Training, and Experience
* Completion of training as a first-level registered nurse in mental health, or an occupational therapist registered with the Health Professions Council, or a qualified social worker registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.
* Post-registration experience in the mental health sector, preferably community.
* Evidence of continual professional development.
* Effective communication skills.
* Ability to work without direct supervision.
* IT literacy, basic level of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Current valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and a live PIN with the NMC UK.
Benefits
* Minimum 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.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow.
NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer and welcomes applications from the Armed Forces Community.
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