Mental Health Charge Nurse

Job summary

Lead the team in Spey Ward to support forensic in-patient mental health patients from initial assessment through to recovery or discharge. Promote patient engagement in therapies and implement positive changes to enhance the overall patient experience.

Job details

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. We are seeking an individual to join our leadership team in Spey Ward. Rohallion Secure Care Clinic is a unique Regional and Tayside facility for Forensic In-patient Mental Health Services. Spey Ward is a Medium Secure Assessment Ward supporting patients from across the North of Scotland who are part of the Forensic Services. As a team we support patients at the start of their acute crisis period from the initial assessment right through their progress to a recovery ward, or for discharge. We are looking for individuals who are keen to join our team to work with us in promoting patient engagement in their care, therapies and to be part of creating positive changes within the ward that will enhance the patient experience. As a clinic we work within the NHS Tayside Values and candidates for the post should demonstrate their understanding and ability to work within these. You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register. Experience within a mental health or forensic environment would be desirable although not essential. You should be able to demonstrate evidence of professional development. Informal enquiries to: Joanne Young , Senior Charge Nurse, Tel: 01738 414474 Ext: 64474 , email [email protected] or Lesley Peter, Head of Nursing, Medium Secure, Rohallion SCC Tel: 01738 562390 Ext: 62390, email: [email protected] Hours of work are: 36 hours per week. Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 Months. The service operates a long day shift pattern (both day and night shift) in accordance with NHS Tayside Rostering Policy. Current NHS Tayside Employees - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Additional Information For Candidates You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside

What you’ll do

Lead the team in Spey Ward to support forensic in-patient mental health patients from initial assessment through to recovery or discharge. Promote patient engagement in therapies and implement positive changes to enhance the overall patient experience.

Requirements

Must be registered on the UK NMC Register (RN1, RNA, or RN2). Experience in mental health or forensic environments and evidence of professional development are desirable.

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• crisis management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Leadership
• Patient Engagement
• Forensic Mental Health
• Crisis Management
• Patient Assessment
• Clinical Nursing
• Care Planning
• Professional Development

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector