Senior Unscheduled Care Nurse - Unscheduled Care Service

Job details

• Job reference: 250150
• Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
• Job closing date: 21/06/2026
• Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
• Location: Leverndale Hospital
• Employment type: Fixed-term
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 04/06/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: Unscheduled Care Service

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 two Band 5 Registered Mental Nurses to uptake a WTE 12 month fixed term post. 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 within the Leverndale and Stobhill sites.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in McLeod Suite, Leverndale Hospital, 510 Crookston Road, Glasgow G53 7TU
• Fixed-Term Contract for 12 months
• Full-time position (36 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post are 3 x 12 hour shifts over 7 days

Key responsibilities:

• The holistic assessment of care needs including risk assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care.
• Carrying out all relevant forms of nursing care pertinent to the needs of individual patients in the least restrictive and disruptive manner as possible.
• Identifying and responding to the health promotion needs of patients focusing on improving the mental and physical well-being of patients
• Identifying and responding to the needs of patients which might be related to vulnerability, gender, health, domestic abuse, child protection and/ or self harm.
• Recognises the principles of the quality dignity and respect which takes into account spiritual and cultural diversity.
• Working within agreed competency based parameters undertake evidence based psychological therapies/ psychological approaches to care with individuals and/ or group settings where required.
• Work in partnership with patients and carers using values based practice to deliver person centred care promoting and supporting mental well being and prevention of relapse
• Participation in regular caseload /line management supervision and regular performance appraisal process including a Professional Development Plan (PDP).
• Participating in regular Clinical Supervision/ reflective practice
• Monitoring the practice of others including Healthcare Support Workers/ junior members of staff to whom aspects of patient care has been delegated, including the provision of relevant support and development where required.
• 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 or actively working towards minimum degree level/ or equivalent
• Working knowledge and application of mental health nursing care (including physical healthcare)
• Evidence of active and ongoing CPD
• Working knowledge of mental health / mental illness/ wellness and recovery

Desirable:

• Completion of a mentor preparation programme/ registered mentor
• Completion of an evidence based psychological therapies/ psychological approaches to care programme
• 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:

Stephen Wilkie - Nurse Team Lead on 0141 211 6627 or Stephen.wilkie3@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.

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 two Band 5 Registered Mental Nurses to uptake a WTE 12 month fixed term post. 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 within the Leverndale and Stobhill sites.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in McLeod Suite, Leverndale Hospital, 510 Crookston Road, Glasgow G53 7TU
• Fixed-Term Contract for 12 months
• Full-time position (36 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post are 3 x 12 hour shifts over 7 days

Key responsibilities:

• The holistic assessment of care needs including risk assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care.
• Carrying out all relevant forms of nursing care pertinent to the needs of individual patients in the least restrictive and disruptive manner as possible.
• Identifying and responding to the health promotion needs of patients focusing on improving the mental and physical well-being of patients
• Identifying and responding to the needs of patients which might be related to vulnerability, gender, health, domestic abuse, child protection and/ or self harm.
• Recognises the principles of the quality dignity and respect which takes into account spiritual and cultural diversity.
• Working within agreed competency based parameters undertake evidence based psychological therapies/ psychological approaches to care with individuals and/ or group settings where required.
• Work in partnership with patients and carers using values based practice to deliver person centred care promoting and supporting mental well being and prevention of relapse
• Participation in regular caseload /line management supervision and regular performance appraisal process including a Professional Development Plan (PDP).
• Participating in regular Clinical Supervision/ reflective practice
• Monitoring the practice of others including Healthcare Support Workers/ junior members of staff to whom aspects of patient care has been delegated, including the provision of relevant support and development where required.
• 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 or actively working towards minimum degree level/ or equivalent
• Working knowledge and application of mental health nursing care (including physical healthcare)
• Evidence of active and ongoing CPD
• Working knowledge of mental health / mental illness/ wellness and recovery

Desirable:

• Completion of a mentor preparation programme/ registered mentor
• Completion of an evidence based psychological therapies/ psychological approaches to care programme
• 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:

Stephen Wilkie - Nurse Team Lead on 0141 211 6627 or Stephen.wilkie3@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.

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.