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Murray Royal Hospital
Charge Nurse, Band 6
Fixed Term/Secondment
We are seeking an individual to join our leadership team in Esk Ward. Rohallion Secure Care Clinic is a unique Regional and Tayside facility for Forensic In-patient Mental Health Services.
We have two Low Secure inpatient wards. Esk is a low secure admission/rehabilitation ward with 12 male beds. The successful candidate will be joining a team who put the patients at the centre of what we do and actively promote patient engagement, whilst also actively developing initiatives to support our staff wellbeing.
As a clinic we work within NHS Tayside Values and promote a person-centred culture withinour service. Candidates for the post should demonstrate their understanding, ability androle model these ways of working.
We are keen for all staff to be involved in service improvement, using quality improvement methodology, supported by our Quality Improvement and Practice Development team.
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register. Experience within a mental health or forensic environment would be desirable although not essential. You should be able to demonstrate evidence of professional development.
Informal enquiries to: Lisa McCormack, Senior Charge Nurse, Esk Ward Tel: Email: or Danielle Ramsay, Head of Nursing – Low Secure Services. Tel:, Email:
Hours of work: The service operates a long day shift pattern (both day and night shift) in accordance with NHS Tayside Rostering Policy.
Current NHS Tayside employees - written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
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