via Indeed · 18 September 2026 ·1 day ago

Charge Nurse Mental Health Inpatients

NHS Scotland
East Kilbride
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About The Organisation

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.

The Role

Registered Nurse managing and delivering care to a defined caseload / group of clients / patients; 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.

Please note: Positions are available in Wards 19 \& 20 at University Hospital Hairmyres.

In this key role, you will:

  • Apply values based practice principles to inform decision making in all aspects of care and treatment of clients / patients and in interactions with colleagues

  • Responsibility for the implementation of the framework of the Nursing Process to triage referrals and undertake person centred assessment of clients / patients in accordance with agreed operational policies for the defined clinical area, ensuring provision of clinical supervision of Registered Nurses undertaking assessments in agreement with the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner.

  • Responsibility to use the framework of the Nursing Process to develop, implement and evaluate the Care Plan in collaboration with the client / patient and the multidisciplinary team, ensuring clinical supervision of any junior staff undertaking any delegated aspects of the nursing process.

  • Make appropriate arrangements with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless care during transitions of care to / from other services and when discharged from services
What You'll Bring:
  • Registered Nurse with valid MH NMC Registration

  • Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level

  • Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice
What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

  • Annual Leave \- 35 days including public holidays

  • Generous NHS pension scheme

  • Annual incremental salary progression

  • Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

  • NHS discounts and more.
*NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent \- regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience\* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.*
  • *Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.*
For informal discussion, please contact:

Ward 20 \- Derek Murphy, Charge Nurse on Derek.Murphy@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Ward 19 \- Andrew Innes, Senior Charge Nurse on Andrew.Innes@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Marion Bisset, Recruitment Administrator on marion.bisset@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Interested?
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Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, righttowork requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your application

You can also learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire by viewing our Information Pack

Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.

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