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. We deliver 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
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Inverclyde Mental Health and Wellbeing Services provide a full range of secondary mental health care and community‑based mental health services for the population of Inverclyde. The Inverclyde Older Persons Mental Health Team (OPMHT) is an integrated health and social work team providing outcome‑focused interventions to people over 65 with a range of mental health issues and to people of all ages with dementia. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered mental health nurse to contribute to the team as a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse, based at Crown House, Greenock. Professional leadership and operational management is via a Band 7 Nurse Team Lead. The Inverclyde OPMHT provides Memory Clinic Assessment, Community Mental Health Nursing, Care Home and Hospital Liaison Nursing. On occasion, the post holder may be requested to participate in all team functions.
Duration, Location and Working Pattern
* Crown House, Greenock
* Monday to Thursday, 09:00 to 17:00 and Friday 09:00 to 15:30
Key Responsibilities
* Take responsibility for the management of a defined clinical caseload, delivering comprehensive, specialist nursing care to service users with often complex mental health, physical health and social care needs.
* Provide day‑to‑day leadership, management and clinical supervision to nursing staff and healthcare assistants, supporting safe practice, professional development and effective workload management.
* Work collaboratively with health, social work and multi‑disciplinary colleagues to coordinate person‑centred, outcome‑focused care within a defined geographical area.
* Undertake assessment, care planning, review and discharge, using evidence‑based practice and autonomous clinical decision‑making to manage risk and promote patient safety.
* Play an active role in team development, contributing to service improvement activity, audit, and the development of local protocols, policies and practice.
* Act as a role model and practice assessor/supervisor, supporting student learning, promoting reflective practice and contributing to a positive learning and working environment within the team.
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and Experience
* First‑level registered mental health nurse with a strong foundation in community and/or secondary mental health care and a commitment to high professional standards.
* Demonstrate ongoing continuing professional development, with the ability to apply evidence‑based practice to complex clinical situations.
* Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills, enabling effective caseload management, leadership and multidisciplinary working.
* Ability to work autonomously, make sound clinical judgements and manage risk safely while supporting patients, carers and staff.
* Experience of supervision, leadership or mentorship, with the ability to support staff development and contribute positively to a learning environment, including student support.
* Hold a current driving licence and be willing to work flexibly across a defined geographical area to meet service and patient needs.
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
* 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.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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