Job Description
Job description
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.
THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN
An opportunity has arisen for a Charge Nurse based at University University Hospital Crosshouse.
What You Will Do
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated band 5 within Mental Health Unscheduled Care to undertake a period of supported development as a band 6, charge nurse.
Operating in a hybrid role, you will be undertaking duties within both Mental Health and Addiction Liaison and Emergency Services Pathway teams.
The anticipated end date will be 11th August 2026.
You should have experience of working with a range of mental health conditions; experience of working in the community, with specific exposure to phone triage and assessment would be desirable.
You will be expected to work to a good level of autonomy within a supportive structure.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
• RMN essential
• Evidence of further post-graduate education or professional development in relation to mental health nursing/Liaison psychiatry
• Experience working in Mental Health Services particularly with acute mental health presentations.
• Experience of carrying out robust Risk Assessment
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours
37 per week
Driving Licence/Car Ownership
Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
Fixed Term/Secondment
Please note this job is a fixed term/secondment until August 2026.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact
Cameron Alexander, team leader, MHALT and ESMHP. on 0156XXXXXX
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so
Additional Information For Candidates
• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
• Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
• Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
• Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home - for advice and support with any system issues.
• We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
• Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
• NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
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.
THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN
An opportunity has arisen for a Charge Nurse based at University University Hospital Crosshouse.
What You Will Do
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated band 5 within Mental Health Unscheduled Care to undertake a period of supported development as a band 6, charge nurse.
Operating in a hybrid role, you will be undertaking duties within both Mental Health and Addiction Liaison and Emergency Services Pathway teams.
The anticipated end date will be 11th August 2026.
You should have experience of working with a range of mental health conditions; experience of working in the community, with specific exposure to phone triage and assessment would be desirable.
You will be expected to work to a good level of autonomy within a supportive structure.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
• RMN essential
• Evidence of further post-graduate education or professional development in relation to mental health nursing/Liaison psychiatry
• Experience working in Mental Health Services particularly with acute mental health presentations.
• Experience of carrying out robust Risk Assessment
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours
37 per week
Driving Licence/Car Ownership
Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
Fixed Term/Secondment
Please note this job is a fixed term/secondment until August 2026.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact
Cameron Alexander, team leader, MHALT and ESMHP. on 0156XXXXXX
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so
Additional Information For Candidates
• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
• Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
• Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
• Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home - for advice and support with any system issues.
• We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
• Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
• NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Charge Nurse position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Crosshouse offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
