NHS Scotland
Charge Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health Nursing
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
You will provide a service to Renfrewshire Mental Health Inpatient Wards, which are currently based across three sites: Dykebar Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital & Leverndale Hospital. Your base will initially be in one of these sites, though you may be required to rotate to another site in due course.
Applicants must be able to work in any of the three sites. You will provide care to patients with a wide range of mental health conditions, including care for adults and older adults as part of the multidisciplinary team. You should have knowledge and experience of working with people with mental health illnesses. It is essential you are a NMC registered nurse. This post also requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland checks.
All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- Location: Based in Dykebar Hospital
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Working Hours: Full-time position (36 hours per week)
- Shift Pattern: Long days from 07.00 to 19.30 (day shift) and 19.00 to 07.30 (night shift) with 3x 3 shifts per week and 1 week of 4 shifts within a 24-week period.
Key Responsibilities
- Functioning as Named Nurse within a multi-disciplinary team, to a defined patient group undertaking aspects of care coordination where required.
- Undertaking the nursing process regarding assessment of complex care needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
- Carrying out risk assessment, contributing to risk management planning in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team in compliance with NHSGGC policy and procedures.
- Carrying out all relevant forms of nursing care pertinent to the individual needs of people within the defined patient group.
- Identifying, coordinating and responding to the health promotion needs of patients focusing on improving the mental well-being of patients.
- Identifying, coordinating and responding to the health promotion needs of patients focusing on improving the physical health of patients.
- Identifying, coordinating and responding to the needs of patients which might be related to vulnerability, gender health, domestic abuse, child protection and/or self harm.
- Developing therapeutic relationships with patients and carers including those with complex/unstable care needs ensuring that needs are identified and met within a participative framework demonstrating principles of equality, dignity and respect accounting for spiritual and cultural diversity. Working proactively with other agencies/services (ie interpreter services) to aid effective communication.
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Please refer to the job description for further details.
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications, and/or Experience Required to Do the Job
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Level 1 NMC registration.
- Educated to minimum degree level or equivalent experience.
- Completion of an evidence-based psychological therapies/psychological approaches to care programme.
- Specialist knowledge and application of mental health nursing care, including physical healthcare.
- Specialist knowledge and application of risk assessment and risk management factors impacting on mental health, mental illness, wellness and recovery for people with complex/unstable care needs.
- Evidence of active and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Evidence of Nurse Line Management Supervision, Clinical Supervision and supervision of staff.
- Specialist knowledge of rights, values-based practice and legislation frameworks.
- Evidence of using digital technology, information systems, email and basic applications.
Desirable
- Completion of a mentor preparation programme/registered mentor.
- Actively working towards postgraduate level or equivalent experience.
- Post Registration Career Development Framework evidence of pillars of practice at Level 6 Senior Practitioner (or equivalent), including:
- Clinical practice: safe, effective person-centred care.
- Facilitation of Learning.
- Leadership (applied).
- Research and development.
- Experience of working in an inpatient environment.
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses.
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.
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If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
- Claire Moorhouse, Operations Nurse Manager, on 0141 314 4340 or email Claire.moorhouse@nhs.scot.
Details on How to Contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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