Mental Health Charge Nurse

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 with in 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:
Ext: 64474 , email Joanne.

Young2t or Lesley Peter, Head of Nursing, Medium Secure, Rohallion SCC Tel:
Ext: 62390, email:
Lesley.petert

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.