216366 Senior Charge Nurse

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran seeks a Senior Charge Nurse for its Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. This leadership role will oversee Day Surgery, Short Stay Units, and Endoscopy Services, demanding strong clinical expertise and the ability to drive positive change in nursing services. Candidates with significant experience in relevant fields and leadership skills are encouraged to apply for this vital position in healthcare.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in nursing, particularly in day surgery and endoscopy.
• Proven leadership and management skills across multiple services.
• A proactive approach to challenges and strong decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational management across three units.
• Ensure high standards of clinical care and team efficiency.
• Support patient flow and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical management

Problem-solving

Patient care

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced, resilient nurse leader to take on the role of Senior Charge Nurse with responsibility for Day Surgery, Short Stay Unit, and Endoscopy Services at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.

This post can be offered as a permanent position or as a secondment opportunity for development, depending on the candidate’s current circumstances and aspirations.

This is a complex and demanding role that will suit someone with strong clinical leadership experience and a comprehensive understanding of surgical and procedural care pathways.

The postholder will oversee three busy departments and play a critical role in maintaining safe, effective and person-centred care within the context of wider operational pressures.

About The Role

As Senior Charge Nurse, you will be a visible and accessible leader responsible for the daily running and strategic development of nursing services across the three units. This role requires a high level of professional credibility, sound decision-making, and the ability to lead and support multidisciplinary teams through challenge and change.

You will be working within an organisation that values continuous improvement and expects clinical leaders to actively shape service delivery while supporting staff development and patient experience.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and operational management across Day Surgery, Short Stay, and Endoscopy.
• Ensure high standards of clinical care, teamworking, and service efficiency.
• Support patient flow through effective bed utilisation and close working with hospital management teams.
• Contribute to workforce planning, quality improvement, and service redesign initiatives.
• Act as a key liaison between clinical and operational teams.
  
  

Candidate Profile

We Are Seeking a Registered Nurse With

• Significant clinical experience in at least two of the relevant areas: day surgery, short stay nursing, and endoscopy.
• Proven leadership and staff management skills, ideally across multiple services.
• A calm and proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• A commitment to service improvement, team development, and professional integrity.
  
  

This is not a beginner's leadership role. It requires someone with the confidence, knowledge and drive to step into a large and complex remit—and to do so with clarity, compassion, and focus.

What We Offer

NHS Dumfries & Galloway is committed to supporting its leaders with professional development, opportunities for innovation, and a collaborative working culture. You’ll be joining a team that recognises the importance of strong, values-driven leadership in delivering safe and sustainable services.

Informal enquiries please contact [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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