KM260819 - Deputy Charge Nurse

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Job summary

The NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a registered mental health nurse to join the Forensic Rehab Ward as Deputy Charge Nurse. You will support high quality, evidence-based care for clients with diverse mental health issues and contribute to a therapeutic environment under risk management principles.

You will lead and motivate the team, possess strong communication skills, and participate in PVG scheme compliance, with a relocation allowance available to successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Registered mental health nurse with current registration.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience in risk assessment and management within mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the Forensic Rehab Ward team as Deputy Charge Nurse.
• Contribute to high quality evidence-based care and risk management.
• Support patient-focused care within a therapeutic environment.
• Ensure PVG scheme compliance and professional standards.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

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.