Specialist Mental Health-CAMHS - Scotland, United Kingdom - NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Description
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
Are you a qualified Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse? If so then why not consider a career in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS).
Our fantastic West Dumbarton multidisciplinary team have an opportunity for a band 6 nurse to join them on a full time, permanent basis. The team cover Monday – Friday 9-5 and are based from the Acorn Centre, Vale of Leven Hospital, however flexible and agile working arrangements are available should travel be a concern.
We have a robust induction package available, so prior experience of working in CAMHS is not essential. Applicants should be able to demonstrate transferable skills for working with children, young people and their families and carers. All new starts will be supported to complete Essential CAMHS training.
We have excellent career opportunities within CAMHS for nurses, as well as tailored in-house academic teaching timetable and support via NES for 1st year development of new to CAMHS nurses before considering longer therapy courses.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for an overview of key roles and responsibilities.
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.
As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's pre-employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC registration will be required prior to start date.
The nursing team are hosting drop in sessions for any nurses who would like more information on this exciting opportunity.
Link below to join the teams call:
Monday 8th April 3pm – 4pm
Wednesday 10th April 6.30pm – 7pm
Alternatively you can call Varri on or Lauren on
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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