Job Title:
Mental Health Staff Nurse - Older People Community, Glasgow
Client:
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Location:
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU Work Permit Required:
Yes
Job Reference:
65b379cfe3f8
Job Views:
13
Posted:
28.04.2025
Expiry Date:
12.06.2025
Job Description:
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.
This is a permanent, full-time position of 37 hours per week, with a Monday to Friday shift pattern.
Requirements: You must have a live NMC UK pin to be considered.
An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to join a multidisciplinary team within the Older People's Community Mental Health Team in South Glasgow, initially based at Shawmill Resource Centre in Pollokshaws. The team cares for individuals over 65 with functional and organic illnesses. As a team member, you will work in a recovery-focused, collaborative manner, delivering compassionate care aligned with NHS GG&C values. Under supervision, you will develop skills in formulating, implementing, and evaluating person-centered, recovery-oriented care.
Your responsibilities include assessing patient care needs, developing and evaluating care programs, and working in partnership with patients, carers, and professionals according to standards and policies, without direct supervision. You will participate in caseload supervision with a Band 6 CPN, supervise student nurses and unqualified staff, and mentor nurses in training. Additionally, you will contribute to service development, participate in TURAS and other mandatory training, and adhere to the NMC code of conduct.
Further contact details can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
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