Charge Nurse - ADRS Inpatient Services

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider is seeking a Charge Nurse to join their Inpatient Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services. This permanent role involves assessing care needs, managing ward areas, and supporting educational initiatives for students. Candidates should be a First-level Registered Mental Health Nurse with experience in substance dependence care. The position is based in Gartnavel Royal Hospital, Scotland, focusing on improving patient outcomes while promoting professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a live NMC UK pin.
• Experience delivering care to individuals with substance dependence.
• Proven commitment to professional development in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and ensure quality delivery of patient care.
• Manage ward area in the absence of Senior Charge Nurse.
• Support education for students in clinical area.
• Collaborate with Senior Charge Nurse on staffing and supplies.
• Report operationally to Senior Charge Nurse.

Skills

First-level Registered Mental Health Nurse

Practical experience in alcohol/drug dependence care

Evidence of continuing professional development

Strong desire to work in inpatient recovery services

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern is 30 hours per week, long day pattern on dayshift and rotational nightshift.

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full‑time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services for a Charge Nurse to join our Inpatient Services on a permanent basis.

Key responsibilities

• Assess care needs and evaluate programmes of care to ensure the delivery of high‑quality care to patients.
• Manage a ward area in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse, including supervision and deployment of staff.
• Support education for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the clinical area.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Charge Nurse to manage nursing manpower and ward supplies, without direct financial responsibility.
• Report operationally to the Senior Charge Nurse and be professionally accountable to the Professional Nurse Lead.

Qualifications and skills

• First‑level Registered Mental Health Nurse with practical experience providing nursing care and treatment to individuals with alcohol and/or drug dependence.
• Evidence of continuing professional development with an emphasis on alcohol or drug related care and treatment intervention(s).
• Strong desire to practice within an inpatient alcohol and drug recovery service.

Location and initial posting

The initial base for this post will be within Kershaw Inpatients, Gartnavel Royal Hospital.

Contact

Informal Contact: Laura Gormill Senior Charge Nurse, On 01412110394 or email [e-mail]

Information for candidates.

Application process

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

Equal opportunity statement

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde– NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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