Charge Nurse Full Time NEW

Ward 2 is a 22 bedded mixed sex ward with flexible capacity to surge to 24 beds if required to meet excess demand. Ward 2 has an energetic and forward looking MDT and ward management team where you will be working closely with a second Charge Nurse colleague reporting to the ward manager (Senior Charge Nurse) with support from the Lead Nurse. Applications for this post are invited from experienced RMN’s who will share the NHS values, be committed to providing a high standard of person centred clinical care as well as developing your skills in leading and managing with and support of the Senior Charge Nurse.

You will be confident in dealing with a wide range of clinical situations and supporting team members and associated professionals to provide the best care to service users and optimise team work within the ward.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate leadership skills with significant experience of working within adult mental health in patient services. The successful applicant will be self motivated and committed to person centred care, professional development and quality improvement. The applicant will be expected to be educated to degree level or equivalent level of skill gained through experience. You will receive a comprehensive induction package and supportive educational development. We are committed to supporting learners, delivery of clinical supervision and personal development.

Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity

Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager. The secondment policy can be found here Hub Blink (joinblink.com) If you do not have approval for a secondment from your current line manager, you will not be able to progress your application for a fixed term post. External applicants, with continuous NHS Service, must also have in place a secondment agreement, from their existing board to apply for this post.

For further information and informal enquiries please contact Rachael McBride Senior Charge Nurse on 01383 627002 or Rachael.McBride2@nhs.scot or Lynne Black, Lead Nurse on lynne.black@nhs.scot

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A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

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We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.