# Senior Unscheduled Care /Mental Health Assessment Nurse - Mental Health Services > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-unscheduled-care-mental-health-assessment-nurse-mental-health-services/809c5783-04a6-49e9-a9b8-93558cc6efda - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-unscheduled-care-mental-health-assessment-nurse-mental-health-services/809c5783-04a6-49e9-a9b8-93558cc6efda.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - **Town:** Glasgow - **Region:** West of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £43,231 - £52,679 - **Contract type:** Fixed-term or Secondment - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T11:59:27.923Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=262217 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=262217 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsggc.scot ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 251811 - Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679) - Job closing date: 05/07/2026 - Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery - Location: Leverndale Hospital - Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment - Hours Per Week: 36 - Job posted date: 19/06/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde - Department: 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: The Mental Health Assessment Unit (MHAU), as part of the Unscheduled Care Service, seeks to provide an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Registered Mental Nurse to uptake a WTE 12 month secondment. The MHAU offers a same day face to face assessment, diagnosis and treatment options to those who would ordinarily come to the attention of emergency services. Referrals are accepted from Emergency Departments within GG&C, Police Scotland, Scottish Ambulance Service, GP’s and NHS24. Assessments are offered within the units and an outreach facility is available where indicated. The successful candidate will ideally have excellent communication skills and be familiar in completing a MH assessment. Awareness of community services and resources would be advantageous. As would a full driving licence. The role would provide the successful candidate with a chance to work within a dynamic and exciting environment liaising with professionals from other agencies. A robust teaching programme is embedded within the service. The MHAUs are based on the Leverndale and Stobhill hospital sites ### 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 Leverndale Hospital - Fixed-term or Secondment Contract for 9 months. - Full-time position (36 hours per week) - Shift pattern for this post are 3 x 12 hour shifts over 7 days Key responsibilities: - Assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of care. - Assessing and advise 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. - The management of 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. - Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details. 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 / unstable care needs - Specialist knowledge and application of risk assessment/ risk management factors impacting on metal health/ mental illness/ wellness and recovery for people with complex/ 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 / psychological approaches to care (formal programme of study) - Completion of frontline leadership/ management programme - Actively working towards or above postgraduate level/ or equivalent - Experience of working in the community environment 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: ### Ishbel Brown, Nurse Team Lead, On 0141 211 6627 or email Ishbel.brown@nhs.scot Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates 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. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance. 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: The Mental Health Assessment Unit (MHAU), as part of the Unscheduled Care Service, seeks to provide an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Registered Mental Nurse to uptake a WTE 12 month secondment. The MHAU offers a same day face to face assessment, diagnosis and treatment options to those who would ordinarily come to the attention of emergency services. Referrals are accepted from Emergency Departments within GG&C, Police Scotland, Scottish Ambulance Service, GP’s and NHS24. Assessments are offered within the units and an outreach facility is available where indicated. The successful candidate will ideally have excellent communication skills and be familiar in completing a MH assessment. Awareness of community services and resources would be advantageous. As would a full driving licence. The role would provide the successful candidate with a chance to work within a dynamic and exciting environment liaising with professionals from other agencies. A robust teaching programme is embedded within the service. The MHAUs are based on the Leverndale and Stobhill hospital sites ### 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 Leverndale Hospital - Fixed-term or Secondment Contract for 9 months. - Full-time position (36 hours per week) - Shift pattern for this post are 3 x 12 hour shifts over 7 days Key responsibilities: - Assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of care. - Assessing and advise 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. - The management of 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. - Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details. 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 / unstable care needs - Specialist knowledge and application of risk assessment/ risk management factors impacting on metal health/ mental illness/ wellness and recovery for people with complex/ 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 / psychological approaches to care (formal programme of study) - Completion of frontline leadership/ management programme - Actively working towards or above postgraduate level/ or equivalent - Experience of working in the community environment 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: ### Ishbel Brown, Nurse Team Lead, On 0141 211 6627 or email Ishbel.brown@nhs.scot Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates 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. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance. ## Job Details 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: The Mental Health Assessment Unit (MHAU), as part of the Unscheduled Care Service, seeks to provide an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Registered Mental Nurse to uptake a WTE 12 month secondment. The MHAU offers a same day face to face assessment, diagnosis and treatment options to those who would ordinarily come to the attention of emergency services. Referrals are accepted from Emergency Departments within GG&C, Police Scotland, Scottish Ambulance Service, GP’s and NHS24. Assessments are offered within the units and an outreach facility is available where indicated. The successful candidate will ideally have excellent communication skills and be familiar in completing a MH assessment. Awareness of community services and resources would be advantageous. As would a full driving licence. The role would provide the successful candidate with a chance to work within a dynamic and exciting environment liaising with professionals from other agencies. A robust teaching programme is embedded within the service. The MHAUs are based on the Leverndale and Stobhill hospital sites You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post. Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: Key responsibilities: Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: Essential: Desirable: 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: Interested? If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact: Ishbel Brown, Nurse Team Lead, On 0141 211 6627 or email Ishbel.brown@nhs.scot Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own. 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. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance. ## Documents - [GGC 251811 Job description (DOCX, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1164244&JobId=262217) - [GGC 251811 Person Specification (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1164245&JobId=262217) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.