Deputy Charge Nurse

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance (up to £8,000)

Job summary

NHS Grampian's Royal Cornhill Hospital is seeking a registered mental health nurse to take on a Deputy Charge Nurse role in the Forensic Rehab Ward. You will contribute to high-quality, evidence-based care and support clients with diverse mental health needs, within a risk-assessed, patient-centered environment.

You will lead and motivate the team, manage risk, and participate in service development and cultural change.

Qualifications

• Registered mental health nurse with current registration.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team and manage risk.
• Understanding of current legislation related to mental health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, evidence-based care in a forensic setting.
• Lead clinical care and support staff within the ward.
• Contribute to service development and risk management.

Skills

Registered nurse

Leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Job reference: 260819
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 26/10/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Royal Cornhill Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week:20.88
Job posted date: 12/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
Department: Forensic Rehab, Blair Unit, Royal Cornhill Hospital

Job Advert

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Forensic Rehab Ward of Royal Cornhill Hospital for an enthusiastic registered mental health nurse who is keen to enhance/develop their management and clinical skills in a Deputy Charge Nurse position.
The post holder will contribute to providing high quality evidence-based care and support to clients who experience a diverse range of mental health issues within the Forensic Services. The post holder will, provide care through a progressive patient focused approach, within a therapeutic environment and underpinned by risk assessment and management that will maximise the individual’s potential.
As a pivotal member of the team you should possess good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), have a good understanding of risk assessment / management, current legislation and be able to lead and motivate others within the team. Forensic Rehab is a dynamic environment and the ideal candidate should be motivated to encourage and support sustained and patient focused environmental and cultural change.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates
Interviews will takeplace on 06 November 2026
For additional information about this exciting opportunity please contact: Lorna Milne Senior Charge Nurse [e-mail] or contact the ward on 01224557221
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.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
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.