Charge Nurse - Adult Community Learning Disability Team B6

NHS Scotland; See; Vor Ort; EUR 43.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning and development opportunities

Holiday entitlement

Zusammenfassung

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde seeks a Band 6 Community Nurse to join the Learning Disability Services MDT. You will manage a caseload, provide specialist nursing care, and support governance within the service.

This permanent, full-time posting offers opportunities for professional development and delivery of person-centred care to a diverse client group in Glasgow City HSCP. Visa sponsorship may be considered in line with eligibility.

Qualifikationen

• Registered Nurse with post-registration experience.
• Strong clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and day-to-day issues.
• Ability to apply evidence-based practice in assessment and care management.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Aufgaben

• Manage a caseload of individuals with learning disabilities.
• Undertake specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management.
• Support day-to-day operational demands of the service.
• Monitor and respond to clinical governance issues.
• Contribute to staff governance and service development.
• Collaborate with Nurse Team Leader to deliver safe care.
• Provide guidance to families, carers, and professionals.
• Deliver person-centred care aligned with local and national goals.
• Motivate, support, and develop staff.

Kenntnisse

Nursing leadership

Clinical governance

Person-centred care

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Jobbeschreibung

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Nurse to join the Learning Disability Services Multi‑Disciplinary Team within Glasgow City HSCP. The post is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities through the delivery of specialist nursing care. The successful candidate will provide expert clinical support, manage a caseload of patients, and contribute to the operational and clinical governance requirements of the service.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Permanent, full-time 36 hours per week

Shift pattern: 0900 1700 (30‑min break)

Base location: 28 Adamswell Street, Glasgow G21 4DD

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an appropriate caseload of individuals with learning disabilities.
• Undertake specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients.
• Support the day‑to‑day operational demands of the service.
• Monitor and respond to clinical governance issues.
• Contribute to staff governance and service development.
• Work closely with the Nurse Team Leader to deliver safe and effective care.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to families, carers, care providers, local authorities, and healthcare professionals.
• Deliver person‑centred care that enhances patient experience and supports local and national healthcare objectives.
• Motivate, support, and develop staff within the service.

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

• Registered Nurse with relevant post‑registration experience.
• Strong clinical experience within a relevant healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of managing day‑to‑day clinical issues and clinical governance matters.
• Understanding of person‑centred approaches for people with learning disabilities.
• Ability to apply evidence‑based practice in assessment, treatment, and care management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of local and national healthcare policies relevant to learning disability services.

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

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Sarah Shovlin, Nurse Team Leader – Sarah [e-mail] – 074839343232

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

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