Senior Unscheduled Care​/Mental Health Assessment Nurse - Mental Health Services

Position: Senior Unscheduled Care /Mental Health Assessment Nurse - Mental Health Services
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 for one full time (36hrs) and one part time (22.3hrs) Senior Unscheduled Care (Mental Health) Nurse to join the Adult Mental Health Liaison Team (AMHLS). The service operates 9 am‑5 pm, Monday to Sunday, including public holidays. We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced mental health nurses to join the team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support people with complex mental and physical health needs in the acute hospital setting.

AMHLS provides specialist mental health assessment, diagnosis, management, and after‑care provisions for individuals whose mental health difficulties impact on the delivery of care in acute hospital settings. As part of this multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to high‑quality biopsychosocial assessments, including mental health risk, and recommend evidence‑based interventions appropriate to the acute setting. The service also plays an important role in consultation, teaching, and research in the general hospital setting.

Given the fast‑paced nature of Unscheduled Care, the post holder will respond promptly and appropriately to patient need, manage and prioritise their own workload, and support junior staff in delivering safe and effective care. You will be accountable to the Nurse Team Leader, with opportunities to provide cover in their absence, supported through regular line‑management supervision.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Location based in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Permanent contract

Part‑time position (21.6 hours per week) available; salary is pro rata for part time hours

Key Responsibilities

Assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of care.

Assessing and advising hospital staff of observation levels required for patients.

Ensuring referrals are recorded and actioned within timescales set out in operational standards; the post holder will be a resource for referrers advising on criteria for referral to the team.

Managing their own workload.

The post will also cover the Mental Health Triage Car working alongside Scottish Ambulance Paramedic Service.

Identifying and responding to the health promotion needs of patients.

Establishing and participating in systems of practice support and caseload supervision for junior staff.

Liaising with professional and voluntary agencies to provide specialist mental health advice, arranging and contributing to multidisciplinary/agency meetings and case conferences.

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

Registered Mental Health Nurse – level 1 NMC registration

Educated to minimum degree level or equivalent experience

Specialist knowledge and application of mental health nursing care for people with complex or unstable care needs

Specialist knowledge and application of risk assessment and risk management factors impacting on mental health and recovery for people with complex or unstable care needs

Evidence of active and ongoing CPD

Evidence of line management supervision / clinical supervision and care coordination of senior staff

Desirable

Completion of an evidence‑based psychological therapies or psychological approaches programme

Completion of frontline leadership or management programme

Actively working towards or above postgraduate level or equivalent

Experience of working in the community environment

What We Offer

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…