Charge Nurse - Inpatient Forensic Mental Health Nursing
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- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified RMN/RNLD Charge Nurse to join the Directorate of Forensic Mental Health at Rowanbank Clinic. The role involves providing clinical leadership and coordinating specialist nursing care within medium and low secure settings. You will support individuals with mental disorders or learning disabilities who have offending behaviour, focusing on rehabilitation and recovery. The successful candidate will help deliver a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £43,231 – £52,679 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257894
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
20/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Rowanbank Clinic
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
03/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department:
Directorate of Forensic Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
Job Advert
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced RMN/RNLD Charge Nurse to join the Directorate of Forensic Mental Health. The service provides inpatient care within medium and low secure settings, supporting individuals with mental disorders or learning disabilities. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, coordinate specialist nursing care, and help deliver a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment focused on rehabilitation and recovery.
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