Charge Nurse - Addiction (Mental Health)
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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.
NHS Lanarkshire
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.
What we’ll need you to bring
* Registered Nurse with valid 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 to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
* Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice.
* Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within the speciality / area of practice.
* Leadership skills to enable the day‑to‑day management of service delivery.
* Further education / evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days / courses / post‑graduate qualification.
* The post holder will possess excellent team‑working / leadership skills and have the ability to motivate others and work using own initiative.
* Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Effective time management skills.
* Working knowledge of basic information technology.
* A full, valid UK / EU / EEA driver’s licence.
Contract type
Permanent
Part Time
20 hours
Please note this is a part‑time post and the salary for this position will be pro‑rata.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Prisoner Healthcare within HMP Shotts. The working pattern for this role is 5 days over 7 days.
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Anna Zastawnik‑Baran, Recruitment Administrator at Anna.Zastawnik-Baran@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email).
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* Occupational health services
* Employee counselling services
* Work‑life balance policies and procedures
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
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