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MURRAY ROYAL HOSPITAL PERTH
MENTAL HEALTH AND LEARNING DISABILITIES – INPATIENT SERVICE
GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIARTY
MOREDUN WARD
MENTAL HEALTH CHARGE NURSE – BAND 6
With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.
Are you a registered nurse ready to make a difference in mental health care?
Moredun Ward is a busy, dynamic environment where we deliver high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with complex needs.
We are looking for a Charge Nurse who is:
* Experienced in mental health nursing and has a passion for person-centred care
* Able to work as part of a team with strong leadership skills
* Excellent in communicating and has interpersonal abilities
* Commitment to our vision and values
* Passionate about trauma-informed practice
* Ability to thrive in a busy ward environment while maintaining patient safety
* Committed to supporting recovery
* Willingness and keenness to drive forward positive change
Why Join Us?
Are you ready to make a real difference to patient’s/families lives? Join our passionate, supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary team where compassion and person-centeredness are at the fore front and every shift has the opportunity to change lives.
Within Moredun ward, no two days are the same. You’ll work alongside a dedicated and passionate MDT and be part of delivering a high standard of individualised, person-centred care to adults experiencing acute mental health.
So, why us?
* Make an impact- play a vital role in empowering individuals on their journey through our ward. You will be directly involved in patient care as well as the development and support of the nursing team to strive and deliver excellence
* Dynamic environment- Experience the fast pace, teamwork and variety that Moredun offers
* Supportive team- You’ll be part of a warm, inclusive and collaborative team that values wellbeing, mutual respect and shared learning
* Career growth- We invest in our staff. From specialist mental health training courses to mentorship and leadership, we support and provide a vast array of training and learning opportunities to ensure our team are not only highly skilled clinicians but also to ensure staff are empowered and encouraged to undertake professional development
* Innovation in care- Be part of a service which is always evolving. We embrace new models of care, trauma-informed practice and evidence-based approached to provide patient’s with the highest standard of care. We drive forward positive change and welcome those who are like-minded to join us on this exciting journey
* Every voice matters- Your ideas, compassion and individuality are not just welcome, they’re celebrated. We support and encourage every member of our team to have a voice and ensure everyone is listened to and valued
If you’re ready to undertake this exciting opportunity and be part of our incredible team, apply now!
You must be a First Level Registered Nurse and hold a current UK NMC registration relevant to the area of practice.
NHS Tayside Adult Inpatient Mental Health and Learning Disability Services are currently being reviewed. As part of this review, services may be relocated to alternative sites within the Board area.
Informal enquiries to: Beth Wells, Senior Charge Nurse, Moredun Ward on 01382 660111 ext. 62423 or Beth.Wells@nhs.scot
Hours of work are: 37 per week
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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