Charge Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Saltcoats; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse to join their team at the Three Towns Resource Centre. This role involves working collaboratively within the Community Mental Health Services to deliver essential care across various settings. You will lead a team, ensuring high-quality home treatment for individuals facing acute mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a thorough understanding of mental health policies, and the ability to work independently. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vital service in your community.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute mental health nursing in the community is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management to a team of staff in mental health services.
• Deliver home treatment and support for individuals with acute mental health problems.

Skills

Acute Mental Health Nursing

Crisis Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Mental Health Legislation Knowledge

Education

Registered Mental Nurse (RMN)

Job description

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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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Charge Nurse at Three Towns Resource Centre.

What you will do:

You requires to be highly motivated for this position as the service involves working across many areas and delivering established pathways with Police Scotland and AUCS (Ayrshire Urgent Care Service). You will work as part of the wider Community Mental Health Services providing intensive input to individuals with acute mental health problems across the full spectrum of mental health from crisis work in Primary care to relapse management in people with severe and enduring illness.

You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of home treatment which meets the needs of the service users of Ayrshire & Arran. They will also be required to work within the new Unscheduled Care Mental Health Assessment Hub during day time and night time hours. They will provide leadership, management, support and supervision to a team of staff.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

RMN is essential, Experience in acute mental health nursing in the community and previous experience of working in a crisis service/home treatment team is desirable. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work using their own initiative and as a lone worker working within a variety of settings within the community. They should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of current mental health policies and mental health legislation.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

UK driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Pamela Campbell, Team Leader East Locality 01563 578504