Charge Nurse - Community Mental Health

About the Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague plays a key role in delivering our healthcare services. We serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire comprises Acute Services (hospital‑based services across three main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, and the North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships, which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care to local communities and surrounding areas.

About the Role

The Registered Nurse will manage and deliver care to a defined caseload of clients/patients, ensuring the application of the Nursing Process framework and case management as appropriate. The charge nurse holds delegated responsibility for the appraisal, management and clinical supervision of Registered Nurses, junior practitioners and clinical support workers within a defined clinical service, under the leadership of the team leader/senior charge nurse or practitioner. Values‑based practice principles will inform decision‑making in all aspects of care and treatment and in interactions with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Nursing Process framework to triage referrals and conduct person‑centred assessments in accordance with operational policies for the defined clinical area.
• Provide clinical supervision of Registered Nurses undertaking assessments, in agreement with the team leader/senior charge nurse or practitioner.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions of care to and from other services, including discharge planning.
• Deliver direct patient‑centred care—including physical, emotional and personal care—in a variety of settings such as hospital wards, A&E, community venues, residential establishments and patients’ homes.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration.
• Educated to, working towards, or operating at Degree level.
• Post‑graduate expertise within the relevant speciality/area of practice, demonstrating the breadth of knowledge required to lead safety effectively and efficiently.
• Evidence of continuous professional development (e.g., study days, courses, post‑graduate qualification) in the area of speciality.
• Excellent team‑working and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate others and work using own initiative.
• Full UK/EU/EEA driving licence (must be a full licence).

Benefits

• Annual leave – 35 days including public holidays.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Annual incremental salary progression.
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent – regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experience, or any other dimension.

For informal discussion, please contact Nicole Ross, Senior Charge Nurse at Nicole.Ross@Lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk. If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Lynn Deas, Recruitment Administrator at lynn.deas@Lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.