# Professional Nurse Lead - Adult Mental Health B8B > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/professional-nurse-lead-adult-mental-health-b8b/9ede646c-ab7e-47f7-8259-1f58e04f1b4a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/professional-nurse-lead-adult-mental-health-b8b/9ede646c-ab7e-47f7-8259-1f58e04f1b4a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - **Location:** Leverndale Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £76,888 - £82,251 - **Contract type:** Fixed-term - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-13T23:06:03.583Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=263694 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=263694 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsggc.scot ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 253286 - Salary: Band 8B (£76,888 - £82,251) - Job closing date: 30/08/2026 - Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery - Location: Leverndale Hospital - Employment type: Fixed-term - Hours Per Week: 36 - Job posted date: 13/08/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde - Department: Specialist Mental Health Services, including Unscheduled Care The post holder will provide expert professional leadership and advice on all aspects of mental health nursing for Specialist Mental health Services and Unscheduled Care Mental Health Services for Glasgow City HSCP. This incorporates that within the designated geographical remit and areas above and as directed by the Chief Nurse Adult Services the post holder will: - Ensure application/assurance for the implementation for strategic development for mental health nursing - Ensure nursing contribution to the development of strategic policy/ standards and guidance - Governance of regulatory standards and requirements - Lead and support nursing practice development/implementation - Lead and support for service redesign and ensuring mental health nursing contribution in any change agenda - Lead Mental Health Nursing practice competence - Lead Mental Health Nursing workforce & workload planning and development - Provide Professional advisory role to the Senior Management Team(s) in respect of professional standards, nursing practice and governance The post holder reports to and supports the Chief Nurse to achieve organisational objectives outlined in the professional nursing agenda across mental health system wide services. ### We welcome informal enquires to Lorraine Cribbin, Chief Nurse Telephone: 0141 232 0627 email: lorraine.cribbin@nhs.scot Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates This post may close early due to the volume of response. 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 shortlisting feedback. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own. - Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. - Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. - Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. 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. 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