NHS Scotland
Senior Charge Nurse Clinical Improvement
London
Posted 6 days ago
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About NHS Scotland
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.
Role Overview
Successful Candidate Requirements
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Adult) with current UK NMC registration.
- Recognised Non-Medical Prescriber qualification (V300 or equivalent).
- Educated to degree level or have equivalent experience, with clear evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Relevant postgraduate qualification and/or leadership training would be advantageous.
Experience Required
- Significant post-registration experience within mental health and/or substance use services.
- Experience working with individuals experiencing acute and complex presentations.
- High level of clinical expertise in assessment, risk management, and the formulation of person-centred care plans, ideally within community settings.
- Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across professional boundaries to deliver integrated care.
- Experience of supporting, supervising, or mentoring staff.
Skills and Knowledge
- Highly developed clinical assessment skills, including the ability to provide differential diagnoses and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
- Strong understanding of mental health, substance use, and recovery-focused approaches.
- Sound knowledge of prescribing practice, clinical governance, and relevant legislation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to engage effectively with individuals, families, carers, and colleagues across services.
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Leadership and Organisational Skills
- Strong leadership capability.
- Ability to contribute to service improvement, support the development of advanced nursing practice, and assist in the supervision of Non-Medical Prescribers.
- Effective organisational skills.
- Sound clinical judgement.
- Ability to prioritise and manage a complex workload in a dynamic environment.
- Experience of contributing to education and training programmes would be beneficial.
Personal Attributes
- Compassionate, person-centred approach.
- Resilience and the ability to respond effectively to complex and challenging situations.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Commitment to improving outcomes and experiences for individuals accessing services.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel across Perth and Kinross is required in order to meet the needs of the service.
- Must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN3 or RNMH of the UK NMC Register.
Application Process
- Informal enquiries to: Colin Paton, Integrated Manager, cpaton@pkc.gov.uk
- Hours of work: 36hrs per week
- Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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Clinical Assessment
Risk Management
Non-Medical Prescribing
Care Planning
Mental Health Nursing
Substance Use Services
Leadership
Staff Supervision
Multidisciplinary Working
Clinical Governance
Differential Diagnosis
Person-Centred Care
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