The West Centre
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:
West Glasgow Child and Adolescent Community Mental Health Service (CAMHS) based within the West Centre Drumchapel, are looking to recruit Band 5 Community Mental Health Nurse.
The post holder will have responsibility for joint assessment and treatment planning of patient care within West CAMHS community setting. The post holder provides a service to a defined geographical area for young people and their families who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health disorders. This also includes those whose vulnerability and mental health is impacting negatively on most areas of their life.
You will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care in partnership with patients, families/carers and other service providers. A systematic approach is necessary, which involves offering interventions which take account of the young person and significant others such as family members, other service providers and education.
Participation in regular clinical and line management supervision with a named Mental Health Nurse and developing the role of band 5 within the multidisciplinary team will be a key aspect of the role.