Charge Nurse – Women’s Services
AfC Band 6 (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,750.47 per annum (pro rata) and a High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance of £4,201.29 per annum (pro rata)
Hours – Full Time
Contract Duration – Permanent
Please note that successful candidates must be available to attend a two-week mandatory induction and training course commencing on May 18th 2026
Post Details –
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Charge Nurse (Qualified in Mental Health or Learning Disability) to join our innovative and dynamic nursing management team within the Women’s Service here at the State Hospital.
As a Charge Nurse, you will be responsible for leading our ward-based nursing colleagues to deliver the highest standards of person-centred care and acting as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. You will ensure professional standards and high-quality nursing care, exhibit excellent communication and teamwork skills, and demonstrate flexibility, forward-thinking, and the ability to work autonomously. Maintaining composure under pressure in challenging situations is essential.
You will collaborate with Senior Charge Nurses to ensure high standards of patient care and support service development through Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice. Previous management experience is advantageous, as is experience with working within women’s services in a forensic setting. Evidence of Leadership and Continuing Professional Development (e.g., ILM, Project Lift, QI training) is required.
The successful candidate will work a shift pattern of four days on and two days off, including one full weekend off within a six-week rota cycle. Rotas are generated up to 12 weeks in advance to support planning. The role also includes Night Duty shifts, averaging 75 hours per fortnight during these periods.
If you are a passionate and dedicated nurse with exceptional leadership skills, apply now to be part of our team at the State Hospital.
At the State Hospital, we know diversity enhances our work and workplace culture. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our nursing workforce. These include candidates from minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender identities.
For an informal discussion please contact Senior Charge Nurse, Kim Mclelland on 01555 840293 Ext. 2257.
Closing Date – The closing date for applications is 11.59pm 18th February 2026
Interview Date – Please note interviews will be in person at the State Hospital and planned to take place week commencing 9th March 2026
If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team on tsh.jobs@nhs.scot to discuss your requirements.
Other Important information - NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. It should be noted that the State Hospital is a high secure hospital and the current organisational position based on a risk assessment is that we welcome applications from people under the age of 18 for non-clinical roles however to be eligible for a clinical role applicants should be 18 years and older. Should you have any questions in relation to this please contact TSH.Jobs@nhs.scot
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Some posts may allow sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visa, but only if the employer is a licensed sponsor and the role meets salary thresholds. Please note: The State Hospital is NOT licensed to issue certificates of sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. It is essential that you confirm your right to work before applying.
Reduced Working Week* - Starting from 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours, and part-time staff will get a pro-rata reduction in their working hours without losing any earnings.
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