Mental Health Senior Charge Nurse - Directorate of Forensic Mental Health and Learning Disabilities

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:

The post holder provides clinical leadership and line management for a staff team within the Directorate of Forensic Mental Health. They are accountable for coordinating and delivering specialist nursing care and treatment to individuals with mental disorders or learning disabilities who have a history of serious offending behaviour or who present significant risk to themselves or others. The role also involves contributing to organisational objectives, promoting effective teamwork, and ensuring safe, highquality clinical practice.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full\-time, Permanent


• Base location \- Rowanbank Clinic


• Shift Pattern \- Monday \- Friday, some weekend work required for senior cover

• Clinical leadership providing direction and oversight to ensure safe, effective care.


• Line management supervising and supporting staff performance and development.


• Risk assessment and reduction delivering care within a secure environment focused on managing and reducing risk.


• Rehabilitation and discharge planning supporting patients’ progress toward safe return to the community.


• Team collaboration promoting cohesive, effective multidisciplinary working.


• Ensuring safe and effective practice maintaining high clinical standards within the area of responsibility.

• Understanding of forensic mental health and the needs of individuals with mental disorders or learning disabilities who present significant risk.


• Skills in specialist nursing care, including therapeutic interventions within secure settings.


• Knowledge of risk management, rehabilitation pathways, and community reintegration.


• Ability to contribute to organisational objectives and uphold governance and safety standards.


• Training in leadership, team management, and clinical coordination.

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

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

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Sarah Cosgrove, Lead Nurse \- sarah.cosgrove@nhs.scot \- 0141 232 6574

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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.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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