Mental Health Charge Nurse

Mental Health Charge Nurse (Band 6)

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland, committed to a culture that is caring, safe and respectful.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Healthcare team in HMP Kilmarnock.

• Provide mental health care to a very vulnerable population, many of whom have suffered significant trauma.
• Responsible for direct line management of a team of Registered Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses.
• Support the Clinical Team Leader and Clinical Service Manager alongside the Addiction Charge Nurse and Charge Nurse (Adult Nursing).

• Registered Mental Health Nurse on the NMC Register, with a degree level education and significant experience related to the role.
• Motivated, enthusiastic with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the dynamic nature of a prison setting.
• Well‑developed knowledge of mental health problems and appropriate interventions with excellent organisational skills.
• Able to work both as part of a team and autonomously.
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills and confidence in delivering clinical and line‑management supervision.
• Understanding of the needs of the prison population and current recovery‑orientated practices, and ability to partner with the prison service.

• 37 hrs over 4 shifts a week.
• 4‑week rolling roster.

This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Apply via Job Train. Do not upload a CV. Contact Heather Johnston at heather or call

Posts close at midnight on the indicated date; late applications will not be accepted.