Charge Nurse - Regional Services

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Charge Nurse within the Critical Care service at the Institute of Neurological Sciences, based at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

You will provide clinical leadership, coordinate the day-to-day running of the ward, and mentor nursing teams on a 12-hour shift rota, days and nights. The role focuses on safe, patient-centred care through leadership and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Post-registration qualification in Critical Care or Leadership.
• Significant experience in Critical Care or HDU.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Commitment to CPD and ongoing clinical development.
• Experience supporting quality improvement and clinical audits.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to ensure safe, patient-centred delivery.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentor nursing staff within the ward.
• Deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse and manage daily operations.
• Supervise and support registered nurses, support workers and students.
• Monitor standards of care and ensure adherence to policies and guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and clinical audits.
• Manage resources including staffing, equipment and workload allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical decision-making

Team management

Communication

Education

NMC registration

Post-registration qualification in Critical Care

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post. Are you a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse looking to take the next step in your leadership career? As a Charge Nurse within the Critical Care service at the Institute of Neurological Sciences, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting and developing nursing teams. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide clinical leadership, coordinate the day-to-day running of the ward, and ensure the highest standards of care are consistently maintained. This is an exciting opportunity to influence service development, support quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to positive patient outcomes. At NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, you'll join an organisation committed to excellence, innovation, professional development, and delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full Time, Permanent
• You will be based at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Working Pattern: Mon – Sun 12-hour shifts, day shift and night shift rotational throughout Spinal Unit

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care to ensure the delivery of safe and effective patient-centred care
• Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing staff, acting as a role model and source of expert advice within the ward environment
• Deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse and take responsibility for the daily operational management of the ward when required
• Supervise, support and mentor registered nurses, support workers and students to promote learning and professional development
• Monitor and maintain standards of care, ensuring compliance with local policies, procedures, clinical guidelines and professional standards
• Participate in quality improvement activities, clinical audit and service development initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
• Manage resources effectively, including staffing, equipment, supplies and workload allocation to support efficient service delivery

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Relevant post-registration qualification in Critical Care, Leadership or a related clinical specialty
• Relevant or significant experience within a Critical Care, High Dependency Unit or comparable acute clinical environment
• Proven leadership, clinical decision-making and team management skills within a busy healthcare setting
• Evidence of continuing professional development and a commitment to maintaining and enhancing clinical knowledge and skills
• Relevant or significant experience supporting quality improvement initiatives, clinical audit or service development activities
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead teams, prioritise workload and build effective multidisciplinary relationships

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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