Charge Nurse

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a fulltime post of 37 hours per week, with a rotational shift pattern.

You must be registered with the NMC UK in order to apply for this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Charge Nurse to join our General Medicine and Infectious Diseases team at QEUH. Ward 5D cares for up to 28 acute medical patients, specialising in general medicine and Infectious Diseases. You will be responsible to the Senior Charge Nurse for clinical guidance, and professional management and will deputise for the SCN as required. On a daily basis you will be responsible for the ensuring that you lead your team: promoting and providing high quality of care. You will supervise qualified and unqualified staff and students. You will ensure appropriate learning opportunities are met for all staff , encouraging best practice to deliver a high quality of patient care at all times in line with the CAS standards framework. Evidence of personal development will be expected with a willingness to contribute to education and audit. You will also be supported by our Nurse Education team. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, organised individual, with a thirst of quality improvement, be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and a desire to develop your leadership and managerial skills with support of the SCN. You will possess substantial experience at band 5 level within a relevant setting and demonstrate a high level of IT skills. A good understanding and knowledge of policy, procedures and national targets will be required to support the team.

For more information, please contact: Vikki Walker, SCN, 01414522465, [email protected]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. 

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. 

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. 

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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