Deputy Charge Nurse - Aberdeen

NHS Grampian; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a passionate registered mental health nurse for a Deputy Charge Nurse position. This role offers the chance to enhance your management and clinical skills while providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a supportive and therapeutic environment. You'll be a key player in a dynamic team, focusing on risk assessment and management to maximize patient potential. If you're motivated to drive positive change and support diverse mental health needs, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to equality and diversity, where your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Qualifications

• Registered mental health nurse with skills in management and clinical care.
• Understanding of risk assessment and current legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to clients with mental health issues.
• Lead and motivate team members within a dynamic forensic environment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Risk Assessment

Leadership

Motivational Skills

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Forensic Acute 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 Acute 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.

For additional information about this exciting opportunity please click on the apply button for contact details and/or to apply.

Interview scheduled for Thursday 8th May 2025.

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.