Charge Nurse

NHS Scotland; Carstairs; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland recrute un(e) Charge Nurse pour rejoindre son équipe de gestion infirmière au State Hospital. Ce rôle consiste à mener des équipes tout en garantissant des soins de qualité. Idéal pour un(e) candidat(e) passionné(e) par le soin auprès des patients et capable de travailler efficacement avec divers intervenants.

Benefits

Engagement envers la diversité

Formation continue

Qualifications

• Expérience préalable en management souhaitée.
• Aptitude à travailler sous pression.
• Evidence de leadership et CPD.

Responsibilities

• Diriger des collègues infirmiers pour garantir des soins de qualité.
• Collaborer avec des infirmiers chargés principaux pour développer les services par la supervision clinique.
• Assurer des standards professionnels et des soins centrés sur la personne.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Travail en équipe

Flexibilité

Autonomie

Education

Diplôme en soins infirmiers en santé mentale ou déficience d'apprentissage

Formation continue (e.g., ILM, QI training)

Job description

Post Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Charge Nurses (qualified in Mental Health or Learning Disability) to join our innovative and dynamic nursing management team at the State Hospital.

As a Charge Nurse, you will lead ward-based nursing colleagues to deliver high standards of person-centred care and act as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include ensuring professional standards, high-quality nursing care, and demonstrating excellent communication, teamwork, flexibility, and autonomous working skills. Maintaining composure under pressure in challenging situations is essential.

You will collaborate with Senior Charge Nurses to uphold high standards of patient care and support service development through Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice. Prior management experience is advantageous, although training will be provided. Evidence of leadership and CPD (e.g., ILM, QI training) is required.

The role involves a shift pattern of four days on and two days off, including one full weekend off within a six-week rota cycle. Night shifts are included, averaging 75 hours per fortnight during these periods.

If you are a passionate, dedicated nurse with strong leadership skills, apply now to join the team at the State Hospital.

Additional Information

• We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
• For an informal discussion, contact Senior Charge Nurses Yvonne Sutherland at 01555 842245 or Kelly Hill at 01555 842104.
• Closing date for applications: 27 July 2025, 11.59pm.
• Interviews will be held in person at the State Hospital during the week commencing 11 August 2025.
• For queries about the application process, contact the HR team at [e-mail].
• Note: Applications may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Other Important Information

NHS Scotland is dedicated to promoting equality and diversity. The State Hospital is a high secure facility; applicants for non-clinical roles can be under 18, but clinical roles require applicants to be 18 or older.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as the hospital is not licensed to issue sponsorship certificates.

Reduced Working Week

From 1 April 2024, NHS Scotland will implement a reduced workweek of 37 hours for full-time staff, with pro-rata adjustments for part-time staff, to be fully adopted across the hospital when safe to do so.