Senior Charge Nurse

NHS Scotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the vibrant, forward-thinking team providing secure care services at the Rohallion Clinic, Murray Royal Hospital, Perth.

Rohallion Secure Care Clinic offers a unique setting for secure care, co-locating low and medium secure care facilities in a beautiful, semi-rural, elevated site within walking distance of Perth town centre.

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register with a first degree or equivalent qualification at level 9 of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). Preferably, you will have extensive experience at Band 6 or above within a mental health secure care setting and demonstrate expert clinical and professional practice. You should have in-depth knowledge of current legislation related to secure care and possess a relevant qualification or willingness to undertake further study. Evidence of extensive professional development and involvement in ongoing service developments is expected.

You should reflect an attitude that supports, enhances, and embraces healthy working cultures to enable effective team working and ensure the delivery of the best care experience.

NHS Tayside is a Values-Based Organisation committed to the NHS Scotland values:

• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, Honesty, and Responsibility
• Quality and Teamwork
• Care and Compassion

Embedding these values will help realize our vision. In practice, we expect staff to:

• Demonstrate our values in work and interactions
• Use our values to guide decisions
• Address behaviors not aligned with our values
• Take responsibility for our work practices

Our service follows the NHS Scotland Values-Based Recruitment Framework. Candidates should anticipate interview questions related to these core values.

You must be IT literate with excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of leading and managing teams within a multidisciplinary environment.

Informal enquiries can be directed to: Lesley Peter, Head of Nursing, Medium Secure Care, Rohallion Clinic. Tel: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]

Hours of work: 37.0 per week. Fixed Term/Secondment until 31.10.25.

Internal applicants must seek written approval from their line manager prior to applying and bring this if shortlisted.

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

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