Nurse Team Leader-Mental Health & Recovery B7

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.

We are seeking a full-time, permanent Nurse Team Lead (NTL) for the Alcohol Drug and Recovery Service (ADRS) within East Renfrewshire. Joining a supportive and well-established integrated health and social care team, the successful candidate will provide professional leadership and operational management to health staff, helping to deliver the national mission to reduce harm related to alcohol and drug use. The role will also support the ongoing development of a more integrated Mental Health and Recovery Service model.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Permanent, full-time, 36 hours per week

Shift pattern
- Monday
- Friday 9 am - 5 pm

Base location
- Barrhead Health and Care Centre

• Provide professional leadership and operational management to health staff within ADRS.
• Support service transformation and the development of integrated Mental Health and Recovery Services.
• Maintain a reduced caseload, overseeing and monitoring patients within community settings.
• Contribute to change management initiatives and clinical/care governance activities.
• Collaborate with multi-agency and multidisciplinary teams at local and national levels.
• Deputise for senior management when required.
• Provide cross-team cover to ensure safe, effective, and efficient service delivery.

• Experience in management and leadership within Mental Health and Recovery Services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and support both regulated and unregulated professionals.
• Knowledge and experience of clinical governance, service improvement, and integrated working practices.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency environments.

• The service is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
• Candidates must provide authentic application responses based on their own knowledge, skills, and experience.

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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.