Charge Nurse - Ophthalmology Out Patient Department B6

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.

• Hours : 37 hours per week
• Shift pattern : Mon-Sat day shift
• This post is permanent
  
  

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic registered nurse working between in both Ophthalmology Outpatients Departments in the QEUH and NVH. The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of the Ophthalmology team, deputising in the absence of the SCN, supervising and supporting an experienced team of RN’s and HCSW’s. You will have the responsibility of assessment delivery and supervision of all care needs within the outpatient department. You will be required to work within a busy clinical area, working collaboratively with both nursing and medical teams. You will be expected to deliver a high standard of evidence based care utilising your clinical skills to assess patient’s needs, implement and evaluate care. You are required to be flexible, forward thinking and able to work effectively within changing and dynamic environment. You will be an effective leader and should have excellent communication and sound decision making skills with evidence of ongoing professional development. Experience within the specialty is essential. If you have the desired skills and motivations to successfully fulfil this position, we would welcome your application.

Informal Contact : Jane McCormick, 0141 452 3163, [email protected]

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