KM260106 - Deputy Charge Nurse

NHS Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Deputy Charge Nurse to join the team in Dunnottar Ward, Royal Cornhill Hospital. The post holder will work closely with the Senior Charge Nurse to provide effective, compassionate leadership to the nursing team within Adult Mental Health Services.

The role requires sound clinical knowledge, a commitment to evidence-based person-centred care, and a passion for developing nursing leadership in an acute inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration and practice in adult mental health.
• Experience in inpatient acute mental health settings preferred.
• Proven leadership and team development experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Charge Nurse in delivering safe, person-centred care across the ward.
• Lead and mentor nursing staff to maintain high quality standards.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team planning and escalation processes.

Skills

NMC Registration

Leadership

Inpatient Mental Health

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Charge Nurse to join the team in Dunnottar Ward, Royal Cornhill Hospital.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and compassionate individual who is keen to develop their leadership skills within Adult Mental Health Services. The successful candidate will possess sound clinical knowledge and be committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred care to individuals experiencing acute mental health illness.

Working closely with the Senior Charge Nurse, the post holder will support the provision of effective and innovative leadership to the nursing team, whilst contributing as an active member of the wider multidisciplinary team.

Dunnottar Ward is an acute adult mental health inpatient ward providing care for patients aged 18–65 years from Aberdeen City, Shetland and MOD patients who are experiencing acute mental health difficulties.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong desire to further develop their leadership skills and leadership style. They should possess an awareness of current healthcare drivers, policy, and legislation relevant to mental health nursing and inpatient care. The post holder must hold current NMC registration and be enthusiastic about supporting and developing the nursing workforce to meet the demands of a busy and dynamic service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about mental health nursing and committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care while developing their leadership potential.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates

Interviews will take place on 09 November 2026

For informal enquiries please contact: Deputy Charge Nurse Megan Gall 01224 557634.

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.

Additional Information For Candidates

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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.