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Charge Nurse
AfC Band 6 (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,679.10 per annum (pro rata) and a High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance of £4,030.01 per annum (pro rata)
Hours – Full Time
Contract Duration – Permanent
Please note that successful candidates must be available to attend a two-week mandatory induction and training course commencing on 23 June 2025.
Post Details – In light of The Scottish Government proposal to develop and deliver High Secure Services for Women in Scotland, an exciting opportunity has arisen for Charge Nurses (Qualified in 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 acting as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. You will ensure professional standards and high-quality nursing care, exhibit excellent communication and teamwork skills, and demonstrate flexibility, forward-thinking, and the ability to work autonomously. Maintaining composure under pressure in challenging situations is essential.
You will collaborate with Senior Charge Nurses to ensure high standards of patient care and support service development through Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice. Previous management experience is advantageous, although training will be provided. Evidence of Leadership and Continuing Professional Development (e.g., ILM, Project Lift, QI training) is required.
An attractive work-life balance is supported by the successful candidate's shift pattern, which centres around a 4 days on and 2 days off shift pattern, with rotas being generated up to 12 weeks in advance. Applicants will also be rostered to work Night Duty, and work on average a 75-hour fortnight when on Night Duty.
If you are a passionate and dedicated nurse with exceptional leadership skills, apply now to be part of our team at the State Hospital.
Please note that this vacancy is for all ward locations within the State Hospital. If you have a specific interest in being based within our women’s services, please indicate this in your application form.
At the State Hospital, we know diversity enhances our work and workplace culture. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our nursing workforce. These include candidates from minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender identities and men.
For an informal discussion please contact Senior Charge Nurse, Kim McLelland on 01555 842245 or Senior Charge Nurse, Kelly Hill on 01555 842104.
Closing Date – The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 23 March 2025.
Interview Date – Please note interviews will be in person at the State Hospital and take place week commencing 14 April 2025.
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.
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.
Other Important information - 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
Right to Work – To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check this entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa, and settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, and if you can demonstrate such cover, please refer to the GOV.UK website here. For specific types of post, it might be possible to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found here. Please note that the State Hospital is NOT licensed to issue certificates of sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship to work with us. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you have an appropriate right to work in the UK BEFORE applying.
Reduced Working Week* - 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.