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.
Leven ward provides person-centred, recovery focussed inpatient care for over 65’s experiencing acute and/or enduring mental health problems. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Charge Nurse to join our team.
We are seeking an individual to join our team, working to deliver the best care experience possible. We are looking for candidates who enjoy working in a busy environment and are person centred in their approach to work collaboratively with patients/families and carers and as part of the multidisciplinary team.
The in-patient areas work over 24 hours 7 days per week and there will be a requirement to rotate onto night duty when required and in line with the shift pattern of the area. We have changed to a condensed shift pattern working 11.5 hour shifts over a shorter working week.
Hours of work are: 37hrs
There will be opportunity to be involved in the development of the service and continue with improvement work being undertaken in line with the NHST Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy ‘Living Life Well’. We have a structured staff review system and are keen to support personal and professional development.
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA, RN 3 or RNMH Sub-part 2: RN2 or RN4 of the UK NMC Register
Informal enquiries to: SCN Leanne Szeszko, Leven Ward on 01738 562386.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Please refer the Job description for details