Senior Charge Nurse - Enhanced Therapeutic Observation and Care

About the role

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. Our mission is to work together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran. We are dedicated to creating a culture of Caring, Safe, and Respectful practices.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and strengthening assessment processes for patients requiring enhanced therapeutic observation and care
• Developing and embedding consistent, high-quality care approaches for cohorted and detained patients
• Ensuring care delivery aligns with mental health legislation, professional standards, and organisational policies
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, senior nurses, and operational leads
• Supporting staff education, upskilling, and promoting consistent standards of ETOC delivery
• Improving the coordination and oversight of enhanced observation to ensure safe, effective use of resources and reduce supplementary staffing spend
• Contributing to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to support ongoing service improvement

Requirements

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with significant post-registration and management experience
• Strong clinical knowledge of mental health care within acute or complex environments
• Experience supporting patients requiring enhanced observation and/or detention under mental health legislation
• Proven leadership and ability to influence and improve practice
• Excellent communication and collaborative working skills
• Understanding of workforce pressures and commitment to improving quality while promoting efficient use of resources

Qualifications

For further information on the requirements for the role, please click the link below to view the person specification.

Skills

The successful candidate will possess strong clinical knowledge, leadership abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

As a valued member of the NHS team, you will enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including a range of healthcare options and opportunities for professional development.

Pay

The starting salary for this role is £30,895 to £36,369 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

This role is full-time and requires 36 hours per week.

Contact Information

To learn more about the role, please contact:

David Thomson CNM Emergency Care Ext 27739
david.thomson5@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

Additional Information

To apply for this position, please complete the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. For assistance with the application process, please refer to the NHS Jobs Scotland help guide.