Deputy Charge Nurse Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Deputy Charge Nurse – Mental Health Acute Older Adult Admissions Ward

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity
(To cover a substantive post holder’s secondment leave)

Location: Ward 5, Mental Health Unit, Forth Valley Royal Hospital

We’re thrilled to offer this exciting opportunity for a Deputy Charge Nurse in our Acute Older Adult Admissions Ward within the Mental Health Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. This is a 12-month position, available as either a fixed-term contract or a secondment.

If you’re an existing permanent NHS employee interested in a secondment, please speak with your current line manager first. You’ll need to complete the secondment request form (available on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages, along with the full secondment policy) and have it signed before attending an interview. Bring the approved form with you as proof of agreement.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from registered Mental Health Nurses with solid post-registration experience. If you’re passionate about enhancing patient care, driving service improvements, supporting team wellbeing, and working collaboratively to deliver outstanding outcomes for older adults with mental health needs, this could be the perfect role for you.

Our detailed job description outlines the key skills, qualifications, values, and behaviours we’re seeking. In your application, tell us about relevant examples from your career – how you’ve applied these in practice and why they’re a great fit for this position. This helps us understand your strengths and what you’ll bring to our team.

Important Requirements

The successful candidate will need to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. For more details on the scheme and how it works, visit the Disclosure Scotland website: https://www.disclosure.gov.scot/

Get in Touch

We’d love to hear from you if you’d like an informal chat about the role – it gives you a chance to learn more about the ward, the team, and the application process, and we’re always happy to help. Please contact:
Carla Grzebien, Senior Charge Nurse
Email: carla.grzebien@nhs.scot

Visa and Sponsorship Information

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please review the eligibility rules for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes carefully. NHS Forth Valley may consider sponsorship for eligible roles where the position meets the required salary threshold and other criteria. However, this is evaluated individually after interview and during pre-employment checks – it’s not automatic.

For the latest official guidance on visa requirements and eligibility, visit:
https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa

We also strongly recommend that international applicants for health and social care roles read the UK Government’s dedicated advice:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/applying-for-health-and-social-care-jobs-in-the-uk-from-abroad

Application Guidance

Please ensure your application responses are original and genuinely reflect your own experiences, skills, and knowledge. We discourage the use of AI tools or third-party services to write or heavily edit your answers.

Most updates about your application will come via email, so check your inbox (and junk folder) regularly, as well as your Jobtrain account.

Our Commitment to You

NHS Forth Valley supports the Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you need any reasonable adjustments for your application or interview, call the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694.

NHS Scotland is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that truly reflects society. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to eliminating discrimination, promoting equality, and ensuring everyone feels valued and able to thrive.

We look forward to receiving your application!