KM244133 - Deputy Charge Nurse

NHS Scotland • Full-time • Elgin, GB • 3d ago

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and clinically confident Deputy Charge Nurse to join our dynamic team within our Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service in Ward 4. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mental health nurse who is passionate about delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care and is ready to take the next step in leadership.

As a Deputy Charge Nurse, you will support the Senior Charge Nurse in the day‑to‑day running of the ward, providing visible leadership, supporting staff development, and ensuring safe and effective delivery of care within a busy acute mental health environment. You will play a key role in clinical decision‑making, patient flow, risk management, and maintaining high standards of care.

Hours of work: 12 hour shift pattern day/night rotation. During periods of Senior Charge Nurse on annual leave, the post‑holder will be required to work 07:30–15:30.

Should you wish to discuss the role further please do not hesitate to contact Senior Charge Nurse Tamara Moir on 01343 567632 for more 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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

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