Specialist Mental Health-community Mental Health - Alexandria, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

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1 month ago

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 nurse to join our team.

This is a (permanent) band 6 post within West Dunbartonshire CAMHS community team.


The post holder will have responsibility for the joint assessment and treatment planning of patient care within a 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 psychiatric disorders and neuro-developmental 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 systemic 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 and delivery of regular clinical and line management supervision will be undertaken within this post.

Ongoing development of the role of the band 6 nurse within the multidisciplinary team will be a key aspect of the role.


Applicants should be 1st level Registered Mental Nurse(RMN) or (LD) Registered Nurse with live NMC registration, have evidence of team working skills, excellent communication and organisational skills, an ability to work using own initiative and without direct supervision in the context of agreed tasks.

Demonstrates a positive attitude towards children and young people and knowledge of factors which impact on mental health and emotional well-being.

An ability to fulfill main duties and responsibilities as outlined in job description. The applicant should ideally also be a car owner and hold a full Driving License
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