Nurse Team Leader - Community Mental Health Team

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:

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Nurse Team Leader to lead the nursing team within Renfrewshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will provide professional leadership, support service development and ensure the delivery of safe, effective and person\-centred care for children, young people and their families. This rewarding role combines clinical expertise, team leadership and service improvement within a community\-based specialist mental health setting. Working with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde offers the opportunity to be part of one of the UK's largest healthcare organisations, committed to innovation, excellence and improving outcomes for the communities we serve. You will join a supportive environment where your leadership can make a meaningful difference every day.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full\-time, Permanent


• You will be based at the Aranthure Centre


• Working Pattern: Monday \- Friday

Provide clinical leadership and management to the nursing team within Renfrewshire CAMHS

Ensure the safe and effective deployment of nursing resources to deliver high\-quality patient care

Lead on risk assessment, risk management and the implementation of complex programmes of care

Undertake caseload management and provide line management, supervision and support to nursing staff

Lead profession\-specific clinical governance activities including care assurance, professional standards and staff governance

Monitor nursing activity and performance against service objectives and key performance indicators

Support service development, quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary working to improve outcomes for children, young people and families

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

First level Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse with current NMC registration

Educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge and experience

Significant post\-registration experience including experience within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Specialist knowledge of mental health assessment, risk management and recovery\-focused approaches to care

Proven leadership, supervisory and staff management skills with the ability to motivate and develop others

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams

Evidence of ongoing professional development and a commitment to delivering high\-quality, person\-centred mental health care

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.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• 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

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Lindsay Jack, Service Manager, on 0141 886 5921 or lindsay.jack@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work\-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full\-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as *“various”*, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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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