The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Charge Nurse - Mental Health who will manage and deliver care to a defined caseload / group of clients / patients. The post holder will be responsible for delivering / ensuring the application of the framework of the Nursing Process and use of case management as appropriate, to ensure a high standard of quality client / patient care, working in partnership with other disciplines and agencies.
The Charge Nurse has delegated responsibility for the appraisal, management and clinical supervision of Registered Nurses, junior practitioners and clinical support workers in provision of care and treatment within a defined clinical service, under the management and leadership of the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
1. Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration - Mental Health
2. Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level
3. Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently
4. Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice
5. Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality / area of practice
6. Leadership skills to enable the day to day management of service delivery
7. Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification
8. The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate others and work using own initiative
9. Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills
10. Effective time management skills
11. Working knowledge of basic information technology
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It would be great if you also have
12. Completion of mentorship training
13. Study days/courses/post graduate qualification in relevant clinical field
14. Completion of suicide prevention training
15. Completion of 10 ESCs
16. Demonstrable post registration practice in Mental Health or Learning disability nursing
17. Demonstrable experience of working within mental health
18. Knowledge of evidence based interventions in the nursing care and treatment of people with mental disorder
19. Knowledge of current national policy and legislation relevant to MH & older people’s mental health nursing proactive
20. Previous experience of presentations and report writing
Contract type
Permanent
Full time
37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Glencairn Rehabilitation Unit within Coathill Hospital
The working pattern for this role is rotational
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
21. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
22. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
23. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
24. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
25. Occupational health services
26. Employee counselling services
27. Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .