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Charge Nurse
AfC Band 6 (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,591.56 per annum (pro rata) and a High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance of £3,819.96 per annum (pro rata).
37 Hours
Contract Duration – Permanent
Please note this post is available to external candidates
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Learning Disability) to join our innovative and dynamic nursing management team here at The State Hospital.
As a Charge Nurse you will be responsible for leading our ward-based nursing colleagues to deliver the highest standards of person-centred care and will act as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.
You should be a hardworking and conscientious individual who is committed to delivering high quality nursing care in line with professional standards. You should have excellent communication and team working skills and show an ability to be flexible, forward-thinking and able to work autonomously.
You must be able to work under pressure and demonstrate the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. Previous management experience is advantageous however training will be provided.
You will work with Senior Charge Nurses and other Charge Nurse colleagues to ensure high standards of patient care whilst supporting service development through engaging in activities such as Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice. You should be able to demonstrate evidence of Leadership and Continuing Professional Development (e.g. ILM, Project Lift and QI training).
Closing Date – The closing date for applications is Monday 5th August 2024 For an informal discussion please contact Mark McGeehan, Senior Charge Nurse on 01555 842179 and Kelly Hill, Senior charge Nurse on 01555 842104
Interview Date – Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 12th August 2024
If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team on tsh.jobs@nhs.scot to discuss your requirements.
Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position therefore we may close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Please ensure you complete and submit your online application at an early stage to avoid disappointment
*Starting from 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will be reduced from 37.5 to 37 hours, and part-time staff will get a pro-rata reduction in their working hours without losing any earnings. Although the State Hospital will implement this change, it may not be possible to transition fully from 1 April. Therefore, there may be some areas in the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department cannot safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety. Of course, you will be remunerated accordingly. The State Hospital is committed to fully implementing the 37-hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so.
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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. It should be noted that the State Hospital is a high secure hospital and the current organisational position based on a risk assessment is that we welcome applications from people under the age of 18 for non clinical roles however to be eligible for a clinical role applicants should be 18 years and older. Should you have any questions in relation to this please contact TSH.Jobs@nhs.scot
The State Hospital has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. The State Hospital does not hold a sponsorship license therefore will be unable to sponsor candidates for skilled worker visas. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk