Mental Health Charge Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for a leadership role at Spey Ward, Rohallion Secure Care Clinic, a regional forensic in-patient mental health service. The post supports patients from acute crisis to recovery or discharge and requires commitment to NHS Tayside values.

The successful candidate will work with the team to promote patient engagement in care and therapies, and to drive quality improvements across the ward and service. 36 hours per week, fixed-term/secondment for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Must be registered on Sub-part 1 RN1 or RN2 of the UK NMC Register.
• Experience in mental health or forensic settings is desirable.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the leadership team on Spey Ward.
• Lead patient engagement in care, therapies and recovery pathways.
• Promote a positive patient experience within the ward and service.

Skills

NMC Registration

Leadership experience

Mental health experience

Education

Nursing degree or Diploma

Job description

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.

We are seeking an individual to join our leadership team in Spey Ward.

Rohallion Secure Care Clinic is a unique Regional and Tayside facility for Forensic In-patient Mental Health Services.

Spey Ward is a Medium Secure Assessment Ward supporting patients from across the North of Scotland who are part of the Forensic Services. As a team we support patients at the start of their acute crisis period from the initial assessment right through their progress to a recovery ward, or for discharge. We are looking for individuals who are keen to join our team to work with us in promoting patient engagement in their care, therapies and to be part of creating positive changes within the ward that will enhance the patient experience.

As a clinic we work within the NHS Tayside Values and candidates for the post should demonstrate their understanding and ability to work within these.

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register. Experience within a mental health or forensic environment would be desirable although not essential. You should be able to demonstrate evidence of professional development.

Informal enquiries to: Joanne Young , Senior Charge Nurse, Tel: [phone] Ext: 64474 , email [e-mail] or Lesley Peter, Head of Nursing, Medium Secure, Rohallion SCC Tel: [phone] Ext: 62390, email: [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 36 hours per week. Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 Months. The service operates a long day shift pattern (both day and night shift) in accordance with NHS Tayside Rostering Policy.

Current NHS Tayside Employees - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.