What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Psychiatric Charge Nurse - Older People’s Mental Health CMHT position at NHS Ayrshire & Arran?
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern for this post Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full-time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Community Nurse within South Glasgow Older People’s Mental Health. The South service provision is across 2 Sites Shawmill resource Centre based in Pollokshaws and Elderpark Clinic based in Govan. Both bases have a multi-disciplinary team made up of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and mental health nursing and clinical support staff.
The role would involve comprehensive assessment and treatment of people over 65 with functional and organic mental health issues. The cases are more complex than a Band 5 post and involving co-morbidities with an expertise in
Older Peoples Mental Health required along with good communication. As part of a multi-disciplinary team within the context of a CMHT, the post holder will have responsibility for the assessment of patient care needs and the development and evaluation of programmes of care. S/he will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care in partnership with patients, carers and other professionals in line with agreed standards and clinical policies and without direct supervision.
Participation in regular caseload supervision with the Nurse Team Leader, will be a critical aspect of the role Supervising the practice of, and demonstrating procedures to your sub-team including Band 5 nurses, unqualified staff and Student Nurses will be an important aspect of the role as will be the mentoring of nurses undergoing basic nurse training. The Band 6 will have the opportunity to act up for the Band 7 in case of absence. The South Glasgow Older People’s Mental Health Team are at the forefront of change offering the successful candidate the chance to take part in innovative short life working groups.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Informal contact: Luke Halsall, Nurse Team Leader, On 0141 232 7138 or email Luke.halsall@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early 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.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.
The shift pattern for this post Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full-time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Community Nurse within South Glasgow Older People’s Mental Health. The South service provision is across 2 Sites Shawmill resource Centre based in Pollokshaws and Elderpark Clinic based in Govan. Both bases have a multi-disciplinary team made up of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and mental health nursing and clinical support staff.
The role would involve comprehensive assessment and treatment of people over 65 with functional and organic mental health issues. The cases are more complex than a Band 5 post and involving co-morbidities with an expertise in
Older Peoples Mental Health required along with good communication. As part of a multi-disciplinary team within the context of a CMHT, the post holder will have responsibility for the assessment of patient care needs and the development and evaluation of programmes of care. S/he will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care in partnership with patients, carers and other professionals in line with agreed standards and clinical policies and without direct supervision.
Participation in regular caseload supervision with the Nurse Team Leader, will be a critical aspect of the role Supervising the practice of, and demonstrating procedures to your sub-team including Band 5 nurses, unqualified staff and Student Nurses will be an important aspect of the role as will be the mentoring of nurses undergoing basic nurse training. The Band 6 will have the opportunity to act up for the Band 7 in case of absence. The South Glasgow Older People’s Mental Health Team are at the forefront of change offering the successful candidate the chance to take part in innovative short life working groups.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Informal contact: Luke Halsall, Nurse Team Leader, On 0141 232 7138 or email Luke.halsall@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early 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.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.