Charge Nurse | £42,000–£51,000 p.a. pro rata

School Result; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland seeks an experienced Charge Nurse to join their Out of Hours Nursing Team. This part-time role involves managing community patients and leading nursing staff in a supportive environment. Candidates must be registered nurses with strong communication skills and experience in case management. This position offers a salary of £42,000–£51,000 pro rata and may include visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Flexible working and family-friendly policies

Access to NHS benefits and pension scheme

Thorough orientation programme

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with relevant experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a caseload of community patients.
• Supervise and support nursing staff.
• Deliver accessible and culturally sensitive nursing services.

Skills

Registered Nurse with relevant experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience in case management

Ability to travel within the Fife area

Job description

NHS Fife is seeking an experienced registered nurse to join its Out of Hours Nursing Team as a Charge Nurse. This part-time role offers leadership responsibilities in community nursing across 48 GP practices, with a focus on person-centred care and clinical excellence.

Job Title: Charge Nurse
Employer: NHS Scotland – NHS Fife
Location: Glenrothes Hospital & Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline
Salary: £42,000–£51,000 per annum (pro rata)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part-Time (25 hours/week, evenings and overnights, 7-day rota including weekends)
Closing Date: Not specified – early applications encouraged
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change – Band 6
Visa Sponsorship: May be available if eligibility criteria are met

Role Overview

You’ll manage a caseload of community patients and lead a team of qualified nurses and health support workers. The role involves autonomous practice, case management, and delivering culturally sensitive, high-quality care in partnership with service users and other agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a caseload of community patients
• Supervise and support nursing staff and health support workers
• Deliver accessible, effective, and culturally sensitive nursing services
• Act as a clinical expert and autonomous practitioner
• Ensure safe, high-quality care across evening and overnight services
• Promote professional development within the team
• Collaborate with service users, care providers, and external agencies

Required Skills and Experience

• Registered Nurse with relevant experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and lead a team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Ability to travel within the Fife area
• Experience in case management and community nursing

What We Offer

• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Thorough orientation programme
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to NHS benefits and pension scheme
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• Sponsorship may be possible if salary and role meet visa criteria
• Role may require PVG Scheme membership due to legislative changes
• NHS Scotland welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities
• Reasonable adjustments available for disabled and neurodivergent candidates