Community Mental Health Charge Nurse

NHS Fife; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Fife Older Adult Community Mental Health Services in Dunfermline is seeking a skilled and experienced 1st level registered mental health nurse to join our Older Adult Community Mental Health Team within NHS Fife, West Fife locality. You will be based at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline.

We welcome interested, enthusiastic and compassionate nurses who thrive in collaborative multidisciplinary settings and bring strong communication skills alongside a proactive approach to delivering

Qualifications

• First level registered mental health nurse (NMC registered).
• Experience in community mental health for older adults is preferred.
• Strong communication and coordination skills for multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and provide low-intensity therapies as needed.
• Develop person-centered care plans and coordinate care across the Older Adult Community MH Service.
• Manage a caseload independently and supervise student nurses; deputise for Band 7 when required.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Care coordination

Assessment

Communication skills

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Where to find us

Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline

Job reference: 256426

Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)

Job closing date: 03/11/2026

Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery

Location: Queen Margaret Hospital

Employment type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 36

Job posted date: 21/10/2026

Employer (NHS Board): NHS Fife

Department: Older Adult Community

NHS Fife Older Adult Community Mental Health Services

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced 1st level registered mental health nurse to join our Older Adult Community Mental Health Team within NHS Fife, West Fife locality. You will be based at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline. We welcome interest from enthusiastic and compassionate nurses who thrive in collaborative multidisciplinary settings and bring strong communication skills alongside a proactive approach to delivering high-quality care.

The post-holder will provide responsive mental health nursing assessment, intervention and care coordination across the Older Adult Community Mental Health Service, encompassing general community mental health nursing care as well as the team's specialist pathways, including dementia post-diagnostic support, care home liaison and young onset memory services, according to service need.

You will be required to confidently carry out initial mental health assessments, provide low intensity psychological therapies, formulate person-centred care plans and evaluate care and treatment provision for a complex range of older people referred to our service.

You will have the ability to work independently but also as a key member of our multidisciplinary team. You will manage your own caseload and provide teaching, supervision and assessment for student nurses. As a charge nurse, you will assist with the supervision and development of any junior staff whilst supporting the band 7 with the overall running of the team. You will be required to deputise for the band 7 team leader during periods of leave. The successful candidate will have the ability to travel across NHS Fife.

Working pattern

The service operates within office hours Monday – Friday 9-5pm.

Informal enquiries

For informal enquiries or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Tracy McEwan, Nurse Team Leader, OACMHT West [e-mail], 01383 623623, Ext 27085 or Monica Grossett, Nurse Team Leader OACMHT East [e-mail] or 01383 623623 x51347

Use of AI in applications

AI tools can help with planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own. Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn.

Pre-employment requirements

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment. It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

Equality and diversity

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. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Supporting Documents

NHS Fife - Terms & Conditions January 2024 (PDF)

256426 - Job Description (DOCX)

256426 - Person Spec (DOCX)