Mental Health Charge Nurse (MHCN) - In patient mental health

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

As an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team the post-holder will work in partnership demonstrating compassionate caring behaviours to fulfil the key functions of the inpatient ward/department. The post-holder will be responsible for the assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of complex nursing care programmes using a strength-based recovery focused approach that proactively involves the person. The post holder is required to be able to undertake duties without direct supervision, supporting and supervising work undertaken by registered and unregistered nursing staff as well as taking charge in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse.

The post holder is responsible for proactively promoting partnership working with patients, carers and other professionals/ agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies.

Participating in as well as providing regular Nurse Line Management Supervision, Clinical Supervision and undertaking line management responsibilities are critical aspects of the role. Supervising the practice of others, undertaking mentorship/ preceptorship responsibilities and supporting the Senior Charge Nurse to ongoing learning and development of the staff team are important aspects of this role.

The role of the department is to provide safe, effective, person-centred mental health inpatient service delivery in partnership with Clients within Clyde ward, which is a Mental health inpatient rehabilitation unit. Function using a multi-disciplinary approach and aims to deliver quality care underpinned by values and evidenced based practice in an environment that places minimal possible restrictions on personal choice.

The multi-disciplinary team aim to work in partnership with patients, families, carers and other agencies to ensure care needs are prioritised and that care transitions are safely achieved. All patients being cared for have a Named Nurse who is tasked with working closely with their identified patients/carers to develop a participative, therapeutic relationship and deliver high quality nursing care in an environment where patients feel safe and secure.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

This is a permanent, full-time post of 36 hours per week.

The post is based at Gartnavel Royal Hospital, G12 0XH.

The shift pattern is to be confirmed.

Key Responsibilities

The post-holder will be responsible for: -

• Functioning as Named Nurse within a multi-disciplinary team, to a defined patient group undertaking aspects of care coordination where required.

• Undertaking the nursing process regarding assessment of complex care needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

• Carrying out risk assessment, contributing to risk management planning in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team in compliance with NHSGGC policy and procedures

• Carrying out all relevant forms of nursing care pertinent to the individual needs of people within the defined patient group

• Identifying, coordinating and responding to the health promotion needs of patients focusing on improving the mental well-being of patients

• Identifying, coordinating and responding to the health promotion needs of patients focusing on improving the physical health of patients

• Identifying, coordinating and responding to the needs of patients which might be related to vulnerability, gender health, domestic abuse, child protection and/or self harm.

• Developing therapeutic relationships with patients and carers including those with complex/unstable care needs ensuring that needs are identified and met within a participative framework demonstrating principles of equality, dignity and respect accounting for spiritual and cultural diversity. Working proactively with other agencies/ services (ie interpreter services) to aid effective communication

• Working within agreed competency based parameters to undertake evidence based psychological therapies/ psychological approaches to care with individuals and/or group settings.

• Work in partnership with patients and carers using values based practice to deliver person centred care promoting and supporting mental well being and prevention of relapse

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

Please see the attached Person Spec below.

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

Nicole Smith, Senior charge nurse Clyde ward, nicola.smith12@nhs.scot

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date due to a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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

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