Senior Unscheduled Care /Mental Health Assessment Nurse - Mental Health Services

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for one full time (36hrs) and one part time (22.3hrs) Senior Unscheduled Care (Mental Health) Nurse to join the Adult Mental Health Liaison Team (AMHLS). The service operates 9am-5pm, Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays. We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced mental health nurses to join the team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support people with complex mental and physical health needs in the acute hospital setting.

AMHLS provides specialist mental health assessment, diagnosis, management, and after-care provisions for individuals whose mental health difficulties impact on the delivery of care in acute hospital settings. As part of this multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to high-quality biopsychosocial assessments, including mental health risk, and recommend evidence-based interventions appropriate to the acute setting. The service also plays an important role in consultation, teaching, and research in the general hospital setting.

Given the fast-paced nature of Unscheduled Care, the post holder will respond promptly and appropriately to patient need, manage and prioritise their own workload, and support junior staff in delivering safe and effective care. You will be accountable to the Nurse Team Leader, with opportunities to provide cover in their absence, supported through regular line-management supervision.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Permanent Contract
• Full-time position (36 hours per week) available

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of care.
• Assessing and advise hospital staff of observation levels required for patients.
• Ensuring referrals are recorded and actioned within timescales set out in operational standards. The post holder will be a resource for referrers advising on criteria for referral to the team.
• The management of their own workload.
• Identifying and responding to the health promotion needs of patients.
• Establishing and participating in systems of practice support and caseload supervision for junior staff.
• Liaising with professional and voluntary agencies to provide specialist mental health advice, arranging and contributing to multidisciplinary/agency meetings and case conferences.
• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse - level 1 NMC registration
• Educated to minimum degree level/ or equivalent experience
• Specialist knowledge and application of mental health nursing care for people with complex / unstable care needs
• Specialist knowledge and application of risk assessment/ risk management factors impacting on metal health/ mental illness/ wellness and recovery for people with complex/ unstable care needs
• Evidence of active and ongoing CPD
• Evidence of Line Management Supervision/ Clinical Supervision and care coordination of senior staff

Desirable

• Completion of an evidence based psychological therapies / psychological approaches to care (formal programme of study)
• Completion of frontline leadership/ management programme
• Actively working towards or above postgraduate level/ or equivalent
• Experience of working in the community environment

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

Interested?

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

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Scott Farmer , Nurse Team Leader, On 0141 201 2422 or email ***email_hidden***

Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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