Youth Health Service Nurse - Youth Health Service, City at NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde in Glasgow City HSCP

Job reference:

262147

Salary:

Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)

Job closing date:

01/11/2026

Job Type:

Nursing and Midwifery

Location:

Glasgow City HSCP

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

18

Job posted date:

15/10/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Department:

Youth Health Service, City

Job Advert

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:

This 18-hour nursing post offers an exciting opportunity to work within the Youth Health Service, an early intervention service. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess and plan care for young people experiencing issues relating to sexual health, mental health, risk-taking behaviours, and some aspects of physical health. The role also involves supporting young people with non-clinical issues including housing, financial inclusion, training, and employment, helping them work towards positive outcomes.

The role includes:

• Evening 1:1 consultations as part of service delivery.
• Follow-up and wraparound support activities outside of service delivery times.This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Permanent Contract
• Part-time position (18 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, with a requirement to work 1 evening per week (1800- 2130 hrs) – Monday evening for this Post and 2 days per week to meet the requirements of the service
• Daytime hours will be discussed and agreed with YHS Manager and Nurse Team Leads
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hoursKey responsibilities:
• Assess and plan care for young people with:
• Sexual health concerns.
• Mental health issues.
• Risk-taking behaviours.
• Certain physical health needs.
• Provide support relating to:
• Housing.
• Financial inclusion.
• Training and employment opportunities.
• Deliver one-to-one consultations during evening service sessions.
• Provide follow-up and wraparound support outside clinic times.
• Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies and professionals.
• Use sound clinical judgement to assess and manage risk.
• Apply escalation processes when required.
• Plan, organise, and prioritise workload effectively.
• Communicate effectively with young people, families, and partner organisations.Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

Essential

• First-level nursing qualification.
• Current NMC registration.
• Educated to degree level or possess equivalent experience.
• Experience in making sound clinical judgements.
• Experience managing risk and using escalation processes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.Desirable
• Experience of working with young people.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 therapiesInterested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Lorna McDougall, Youth Health Service Nurse, On 0141 451 2727

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.

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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.

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