Senior Community Mental Health Acute Care Service Nurse - (CMHACS)
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:
The North East Community Mental Health Acute Care Service (CMHACS) is seeking a Senior CMHACS Nurse to join its specialist seven\-day mental health crisis service. The post holder will provide rapid assessment, intensive community\-based treatment, and crisis intervention for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. The role also involves providing clinical leadership, supporting junior staff, and helping deliver recovery\-focused care within the community as an alternative to hospital admission where appropriate.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case\-by\-case basis following interview and during the pre\-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.
Please see below for more details:
Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, full\-time \- 36 hours per week
Shift pattern \- Two shifts per week: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Two shifts per week: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm \- Three days off per week
Base location \- Springpark Centre
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive mental health assessments for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.
- Develop and implement treatment plans that support recovery and reduce hospital admissions.
- Provide intensive community\-based interventions and crisis support.
- Facilitate safe alternatives to inpatient admission where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with inpatient services to support home passes and timely discharge planning.
- Provide clinical leadership and support to junior team members.
- Prioritise workload and resources effectively to meet service user needs.
- Ensure practice aligns with legal and ethical frameworks, professional standards, mental health legislation, and organisational policies.
- Supervise and support colleagues to deliver safe, effective, person\-centred care.
- Liaise closely with service users, carers, Community Mental Health Teams, inpatient services, Social Work services, third\-sector organisations, and partner agencies.
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
- Current NMC registration.
- Strong mental health assessment and risk management skills.
- Effective leadership and decision\-making abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of collaborative working across services and agencies.
- Commitment to delivering high\-quality, recovery\-focused care.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement.
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:
Sinead Davidson, CMHACS Team Lead \- Sinead.davidson@nhs.scot \- 0141 2117000
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.
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