Senior Charge Nurse

Overview An exciting leadership role in the in-patient mental health facility within Argyll and Bute. Succoth Ward is a 16-bed facility located within the Mid Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care Centre in Lochgilphead, serving a remote rural area including 23 inhabited islands on the west coast of Scotland. Responsibilities Provide 24-hour responsibility for the continuing care within Succoth Ward. Provide leadership to a team of mental health nurses and health care assistants within the governance framework of the Health and Social Care Partnership, ensuring safe and effective clinical practice and enhancing the patient experience. Qualifications and Experience Be a registered mental health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Educated to degree level or have equivalent evidence of continuous professional development Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience in a relevant area Demonstrate expert clinical and professional practice Ability to maintain professional and personal credibility across all staff groups Ability to lead teams, lead practice and continuous professional development Work effectively as part of a multi-professional team Computer and information literacy Contact for informal enquiries Leslie Mackay, Clinical Service Manager [email protected] 078996648743 Context NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We employ over 10,700 people and are a major contributor to the local economy. Our staff are valued members of our communities, and we are committed to equality and diversity in our workforce. Equality and Diversity NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society and is committed to eliminating unlawful discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr