Senior Charge Nurse

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Valladolid; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is looking for a Senior Charge Nurse for its Learning Disability Service. This role involves leading a nursing team, delivering quality care to patients, and fostering teamwork in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate must have a strong nursing background and demonstrated leadership skills to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

Formación

• Significant post-registration experience is essential.
• Demonstrated professional development relevant to specialty.
• Experience in a similar environment.

Responsabilidades

• Responsible for the delivery of high-quality nursing care.
• Lead and manage a dedicated nursing team.
• Foster innovation and improvements in patient care.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Educación

First-Level Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse

Descripción del empleo

• Join to apply for the Senior Charge Nurse role at NHS Ayrshire & Arran19 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Charge Nurse role at NHS Ayrshire & ArranAfC Band 7 plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,750.47 per annum and a High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance of £4,201.29 per annum.Hours – 37*Contract Duration – PermanentPost Details –The State Hospital, The State Hospital, located in South Lanarkshire, serves as the high-secure forensic mental health resource for patients from Scotland and Northern Ireland.
  
  

Our core mission is to rehabilitate patients and facilitate their safe transfer to lower levels of security where appropriate.We are excited to offer an opportunity for a highly qualified and experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disabilities Nurse to join our team as a Senior Charge NurseKey RequirementsProfessional Registration: Must be a First-Level Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse.Experience: Significant post-registration experience is essential, including demonstrated professional development relevant to this specialty.Leadership Skills: Proven leadership and management expertise, with experience in a similar environment.Key Attributes: Exceptional organisation, time management, and communication skills to excel in this complex and dynamic role.The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality nursing care in one of the hospital's wards, which supports patients with mental illness or learning disabilities.This role involves leading and managing a dedicated nursing team while fostering innovation and continuously seeking improvements in service delivery and patient care.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring the highest standards of care for our patients.We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with experience in learning disabilities, as this role is based within our Learning Disability Service.Working PatternThe standard working week will run from Monday to Friday, with an additional requirement to participate in the Senior Charge Nurse out-of-hours rota.

This includes rotational day shifts and backshifts, covering two weekends in five.Join us in delivering compassionate, safe, and effective care to patients in need.If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please do not hesitate to contact Lindsay Tulloch, Lead Nurse on 01555 842071 or Stuart Lammie, Lead Nurse on 01555 842201.Closing Date – The closing date for applications is 13 July 2025If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team on ****** to discuss your requirements.NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination