Older People Community Mental Health Nurse (Home Visits)

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 within the Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team. The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the care and support of older people affected by mental health and their relatives referred to our service by their GP. You need to have a live NMC UK pin to be considered for this post. Newly Qualified Nurses will not be accepted and must go through the NQN route. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application. Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: * This is a permanent post * Working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday * This is a community post based within Belmont Centre Key responsibilities: * The post holder will mainly be involved in the assessment of patients in their own home. * The post holder will have to undertake duties without direct supervision which includes working in partnership with patients and their relatives, liaising with third sector agencies, line managers and other staff within the Older Peoples Community Mental Health team and wider HSCP. * The post holder will be responsible for the management of their daily visits to patients to assess their mental health needs. * The post holder will engage in regular weekly MDTs and will participate in regular supervision both caseload management and clinical supervision as these are critical aspects of a Band 5 Community Psychiatric nurse. Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: The post holder should be registered with the NMC and have a driving licence as home visits are necessary. 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. Benefits: * 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. Contact: For an informal discussion, please contact: Gail Haugh – Nurse Team Leader on 0141 232 6660 or Gail.haugh@nhs.scot. Information for candidates: Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process. For application portal or log‑in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance. 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. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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. From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part‑time working hours will be reduced on a pro‑rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged. J-18808-Ljbffr