Staff Nurse - Mental Health CAMHS Inpatient

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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 to join the team at the National Child Inpatient Unit within the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow. Ward 4 is a 6‑bed Tier 4 CAMHS unit for children aged 5–12 years, providing specialist assessment and clinical interventions to young people experiencing a range of complex mental health difficulties.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual who can demonstrate flexibility and adaptability within a dynamic and evolving service. The post involves working a 12‑hour shift pattern as part of a 24/7 rota.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, Full-time

Shift Pattern - 24/7

Base location - Royal Hospital for Children, National Children’s Inpatient Unit

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care programmes using a strengths‑based, recovery‑focused approach that actively involves the young person.
• Undertake duties without direct supervision, working in partnership with patients, carers, and other professionals/agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards, and clinical policies.
• Work collaboratively with patients and carers using values‑based practice to deliver person‑centred care, supporting mental well‑being and preventing relapse.
• Take responsibility for the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse/Charge Nurse to ensure safe and effective care delivery.
• Safely administer prescribed medications and treatments, monitor effectiveness, and manage any adverse side effects.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records reflecting risk assessment, risk management, and evidence‑based nursing care.
• Escalate any concerns that may impact the delivery of safe, effective, person‑centred care.

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

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, or Registered Learning Disability Nurse
• experience of working in an inpatient setting and working with young people and their families.
  
• Although experience working with young people is preferable, it’s more important that you have a positive attitude, are conscientious, caring, considerate, compassionate, keen to learn, and able to work towards maintaining a high standard of nursing care to the patients we support.
• Working knowledge of mental health / mental illness/wellness and recovery
• Working knowledge of rights, values‑based practice and legislation frameworks
• Ability to work flexibly, prioritise workload and adapt to meet person‑centred care without direct supervision
• Ability to form therapeutic professional relationships and work as part of the wider team
• Working knowledge and demonstrable evidence of the NMC Code

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:

Diane Sutherland, Senior Charge Nurse - [email protected] - 0141 452 4535

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early due to the volume of responses. 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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