Charge Nurse - Inpatient Forensic Mental Health Nursing

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced RMN/RNLD Charge Nurse to join the Directorate of Forensic Mental Health. The service provides inpatient care within medium and low secure settings, supporting individuals with mental disorders or learning disabilities. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, coordinate specialist nursing care, and help deliver a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment focused on rehabilitation and recovery.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, Full-time

Shift Pattern - Long day shift pattern

Base location - Rowanbank Clinic

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and line management for a nursing staff team.
• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of specialist nursing care and treatment.
• Support patients with mental disorders or learning disabilities who have demonstrated serious offending behaviour or present significant risks to themselves or others.
• Contribute to risk assessment, risk reduction, rehabilitation, and discharge planning.
• Promote effective team working and collaborative practice.
• Ensure safe, effective, and high-quality clinical care within the designated area of responsibility.
• Contribute to the achievement of organisational objectives and service developments.
  
  

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD) qualification.
• Relevant experience in forensic mental health, secure services, or a related specialist area.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management practices.
• Understanding of rehabilitation and recovery-focused care.
• Experience of coordinating complex care and treatment plans.
• Leadership and staff management skills.
• Ability to promote safe and effective clinical practice within a multidisciplinary team environment.
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Lynn McNally, SCN - Lynn.mcnally@nhs.scot - 01412326488

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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