Community Psychiatric Charge Nurse

NHS Scotland; Saltcoats; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are recruiting a Community Psychiatric Nurse to join our Adult Community Psychiatric Nursing Team on a permanent basis. Preference is for someone who will reside on Arran; mainland applicants with travel capability will be considered to provide a consistent Arran service.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, provide treatment and care coordination for people with mental health difficulties living on the Isle of Arran, under supervision from the North Ayrshire

Qualifications

• RNMH qualification.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and as a lone worker across community settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and coordinate care for individuals with mental health difficulties on the Isle of Arran.
• Receive support, supervision, and line management from the North Ayrshire Community Mental Health Team at Three Towns Resource Centre, Saltcoats.
• Collaborate with local health and social care colleagues within a wider multidisciplinary mental health service.

Skills

RNMH qualification

Full UK driving licence

Communication skills

Job description

NHS Scotland

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 are 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.

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Psychiatric Nurse to join our Adult Community Psychiatric Nursing Team. This post is offered on a permanent basis. To ensure continuity of care, our preference is to recruit a candidate who is willing to reside on or relocate to Arran. However, consideration will be given to applicants living on the mainland who can demonstrate their ability to meet the travel requirements of the role and provide a consistent service to the Arran population.

Hours

36.00 hours per week. The Community Psychiatric Nursing Team provides a service Monday to Thursday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, excluding Public Holidays. On Fridays, the core service closes at 3.30 pm; however, due to the need to maintain the Duty Service until 5.00 pm, this is covered on a rotational basis by nursing staff based at Three Towns Resource Centre.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

You will provide assessment, treatment, and care coordination for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties who reside on the Isle of Arran.

You will receive professional support, supervision, and line management from the North Ayrshire Community Mental Health Team, based at Three Towns Resource Centre, Saltcoats.

You will work closely with local health and social care colleagues while remaining fully integrated within the wider North Ayrshire multidisciplinary mental health service.

You will be highly motivated, confident working autonomously, and committed to delivering high‑quality mental health care to individuals diagnosed with, or suspected of experiencing, mental illness.

The role involves undertaking comprehensive assessments, providing treatment and therapeutic interventions, and coordinating care in line with recovery‑focused and person‑centred principles.

Care will be delivered within patients’ homes and community settings across a unique rural and island environment.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop autonomous practice while benefiting from the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team and established professional networks.

Essential Criteria

• RNMH qualification.


• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable Experience

• Working with individuals experiencing acute mental illness within a community based service or within a hospital based inpatient setting.


• You must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as a lone worker across various community settings, and a sound understanding of current mental health policies and legislation.

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

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.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full‑time contract and must be pro‑rated for part‑time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.