Specialist Mental Health Nurse

Specialist Mental Health Nurse – Specialist Children’s ServicesJoin to apply for the Specialist Mental Health Nurse – Specialist Children’s Services role at NHS Scotland.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.Band 6 Specialist Mental Health NurseSpecialist Children’s Services – West CAMHSLocation: West Centre, DrumchapelHours: Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 6 Specialist Mental Health Nurse to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) community team within Specialist Children’s Services. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and their families within a defined geographical area, providing care for those experiencing moderate to severe psychiatric and neuro‑developmental disorders, as well as complex vulnerabilities affecting daily life.Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full‑time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.Key ResponsibilitiesUndertake joint assessments and develop comprehensive treatment plans in partnership with children, young people, and their families/carers.Deliver individualised, evidence‑based interventions, adopting a systemic approach that considers the young person’s wider social and educational background.Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and multi‑agency teams, including education and other service providers.Participate in regular clinical and line management supervision.Provide line management and clinical supervision to junior nursing staff.Contribute to the ongoing personal and professional development of the Band 6 Nurse role within the team.Essential Skills and AttributesFirst‑level registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Learning Disability Nurse with current NMC registration.Significant post‑registration experience, ideally with transferable skills from CAMHS or adult mental health settings.Strong communication, organisational, and team‑working skills.Ability to work independently within agreed parameters and demonstrate initiative.Understanding of family, community and social systems, with knowledge of factors influencing mental health and emotional well‑being.Commitment to equality, dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity in all aspects of care.Willingness to continued learning and development.DesirableDirect CAMHS experience.Evidence of continued professional development and willingness to participate in our robust CAMHS training programme, including Essential CAMHS training for those new to the service.The applicant should ideally also be a car owner and hold a full driving licence.You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.Informal contact: Carolyn Denham, Clinical Coordinator – email Carolyn.denham@nhs.scot.Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:This post may close early due to high volume. 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 short‑listing feedback.Seniority levelMid‑Senior levelEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health CareNHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland 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.Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.For application portal/log‑in issues, please contact in the first instance. #J-18808-Ljbffr