Charge Nurse - Community Mental Health

NHS Scotland; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days

NHS pension scheme

Salary progression

Paid sick leave

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a Registered Nurse to manage and deliver care to a defined caseload across different settings, under the Nursing Process framework. The charge nurse will supervise junior staff and coordinate with the team leader to ensure quality patient care and safe transitions.

The post emphasises values-based practice, leadership, and collaboration with internal and external colleagues, with opportunities for CPD and ongoing professional development within a supportive NHS

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid MH NMC Registration.
• Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level.
• Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice demonstrating breadth of knowledge to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
• Continuous Professional Development through study days/courses/post graduate qualification.

Responsibilities

• Apply values based practice principles to inform decision making in care and treatment and interactions with colleagues.
• Lead and supervise nursing assessments, triage referrals and ensure person-centred care within agreed policies.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for seamless transitions of care and discharge planning.
• Deliver direct patient-centred care in hospital wards, A&E, community venues, residential settings, and home environments as appropriate.

Skills

NMC Registration

Degree level

Postgraduate expertise

CPD evidence

Team leadership

Driving licence

Education

Degree Level

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

Registered Nurse managing and delivering care to a defined caseload / group of clients / patients; responsible for delivering / ensuring the application of the framework of the Nursing Process and use of case management as appropriate, to ensure a high standard of quality client / patient care, working in partnership with other disciplines and agencies. The charge nurse has delegated responsibility for the appraisal, management and clinical supervision of Registered Nurses, junior practitioners and clinical support workers in provision of care and treatment within a defined clinical service, under the management and leadership of the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner.

In This Key Role, You Will

• Apply values based practice principles to inform decision making in all aspects of care and treatment of clients / patients and in interactions with colleagues.
• Responsibility for the implementation of the framework of the Nursing Process to triage referrals and undertake person centred assessment of clients / patients in accordance with agreed operational policies for the defined clinical area, ensuring provision of clinical supervision of Registered Nurses undertaking assessments in agreement with the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner.
• Make appropriate arrangements with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless care during transitions of care to / from other services and when discharged from services.
• Deliver direct patient centred care including physical, emotional and personal care in a variety of settings including hospital wards or departments, A&E, community venues, residential establishments, and home environments as appropriate to the service and client / patient group.

What You'll Bring

• Registered Nurse with valid MH NMC Registration
• Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level
• Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
• Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification
• The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate others and work using own initiative
• A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

What We Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

• Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

Contact

For informal discussion, please contact Nicole Ross, Senior Charge Nurse on [e-mail]. If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Lynn Deas, Recruitment Administrator on [e-mail].