Job reference: 262676
Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date: 03/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Midpark Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Dumfries & Galloway
Department: Dalveen Rehab

Job Advert
We are seeking a motivated Senior Charge Nurse to lead our newly redesigned Mental Health Rehabilitation Service. This exciting opportunity will play a pivotal role in delivering a contemporary, recovery-focused model of care that supports individuals with mental health needs to maximise independence, achieve their personal goals, and successfully transition through their recovery journey. The service is in the development phase, with plans for this to be fully operational by early 2027, the service will provide inpatient rehabilitation, through in-reach support to Midpark wards, transitional support to community living, and innovative flat-based rehabilitation.

As Senior Charge Nurse, you will provide strong clinical and operational leadership, working collaboratively with service users, carers, multidisciplinary teams, and partners across health, social care, housing, third-sector, and independent-sector organisations. You will champion person-centred care, lead service development, and help shape a modern rehabilitation pathway that promotes recovery, social inclusion, and positive outcomes for individuals across Dumfries and Galloway. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of rehabilitation services and make a lasting difference to the lives of those we support.

Informal enquiries are welcome, please contact - jake.garton@nhs.scot

Application Process
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Disclosure Scotland
Some of our posts may require you to undergo a criminal records check. If you are successful in this role you will be notified which level of check is required by the recruitment team.

Equality and Diversity
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Right to Work
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