Mental Health Nurse jobs in United Kingdom

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced RMN/RNLD to join us as a Charge Nurse.

The Directorate of Forensic Mental Health provides inpatient care in both medium and low secure settings. The service provides a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patients with a focus on risk assessment and reduction, rehabilitation and discharge planning for the return to the community.

The post holder will have clinical leadership and line management responsibility for a staff team and be accountable for the co-ordination and provision of specialist nursing care and treatment for individuals who have a mental disorder or learning disability who have demonstrated serious offending behaviour or present significant risk to themselves or others. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the organisations objectives, promote team working and ensure safe and effective clinical practice within their area or responsibility.

2x permanent pots, both 37 hours per week, shifts - Rotational Long day shift pattern 07:30-20:15 on days and 20:15-07:30 on nights

Informal Contact : Lynn McNally, 0141 232 6488, lynn.mcnally@nhs.scot

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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