NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
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.
The Role
You will join the Skye House CAMHS team as a compassionate and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse, contributing to high‑quality, evidence‑based inpatient care for young people aged 12–17 experiencing acute mental health difficulties. The role involves providing leadership, clinical expertise, and trauma‑informed decision‑making within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
Full‑time, Fixed‑term 12-month.
Base location: Stobhill Hospital, Skye House.
Shift pattern: to be confirmed.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver evidence‑based care to children and young people with a range of mental health and neurodiverse needs.
* Provide clinical leadership and support the nursing team to meet professional and family‑centred care standards.
* Monitor care delivery to ensure safe, high‑quality interventions.
* Coordinate workforce resources to maintain effective service provision.
* Make trauma‑informed decisions that support young people and their families.
* Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic assessment and treatment.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job
* Strong clinical expertise in child and adolescent mental health.
* Skills in trauma‑informed care and decision‑making.
* Experience in workforce coordination and monitoring care standards.
* Understanding of neurodiverse presentations and acute mental health difficulties.
* Commitment to professional development and reflective practice.
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.
Flexible working options are available where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
As a Forces Friendly Employer under the Armed Forces Covenant, 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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