Charge Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced RMN to become a part of the ward management nurse team in our Adult Acute Admissions ward with in General Adult Services.  Lomond Ward is a 22 bedded mixed sex ward with flexible capacity to surge to 30 beds if required to meet excess demand.   Lomond Ward has an energetic and forward looking MDT and ward management team where you will be working closely with a second Charge Nurse colleague reporting to the ward manager (Senior Charge Nurse) with support from the Lead Nurse.  Applications for this post are invited from experienced RMNs  who will share the NHS values, be committed to providing a high standard of person centred clinical care as well as developing your skills in leading and managing with and support of the Senior Charge Nurse.

You will be confident in dealing with a wide range of clinical situations and supporting team members and associated professionals to provide the best care to service users and optimise team work within the ward.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate leadership skills with significant experience of working within adult mental health in patient services. The successful applicant will be self motivated and committed to person centred care, professional development and quality improvement. The applicant will be expected to be educated to degree level or equivalent level of skill gained through experience.  You will receive a comprehensive induction package and supportive educational development. We are committed to supporting learners, delivery of clinical supervision and personal development. 

For further information and informal enquiries please contact Sharon Carmichael Senior Charge Nurse on ext 56032 or Lynne Black, Lead Nurse on Ext: 27067lynne.black@nhs.scot

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  Your offer/contract of employment will therefore reflect the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Hiring Manager.

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application. 

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.