Associate Chief Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde seeks an Associate Chief Nurse to lead and enhance nursing services at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. This pivotal role focuses on strategic support, clinical governance, and quality improvement, ensuring high standards in patient care. Join a dedicated team committed to shaping the future of acute care services.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Inclusive NHS organisation

Qualifications

• Extensive senior nursing leadership experience in complex acute care settings.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and professional support to the Chief Nurse.
• Promote and embed best practice for continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
• Shape clinical governance and drive innovation in nursing practice.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Clinical Governance

Quality Improvement

Transformational Leadership

Education

Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Job description

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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an exceptional candidate to join our Acute Services Division as Associate Chief Nurse, based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. This is a pivotal leadership role within the Clyde Sector, offering an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on healthcare delivery across the region.

As Associate Chief Nurse, you will provide strategic and professional support to the Chief Nurse, enhancing our senior leadership capacity to deliver safe, high-quality, and effective care. You will work closely with Lead Nurses, Senior Charge Nurses, senior clinical teams, and operational colleagues to promote and embed best practice, ensuring continuous improvement in patient outcomes across all services in the Clyde Sector.

This role demands a collaborative and influential leader who can inspire excellence, shape clinical governance, and drive innovation in nursing practice. You will be instrumental in maintaining and advancing the professional standards and reputation of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Requirements

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is essential.
• Extensive senior nursing leadership experience within complex acute care settings.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong track record in clinical governance, quality improvement, and transformational leadership.

This is your opportunity to join one of the largest and most ambitious health boards in the UK, where your leadership will shape the future of acute care services for thousands of patients. You’ll be supported by a skilled and committed team, with access to professional development and the chance to be part of a progressive and inclusive NHS organisation.

For an informal discussion contact: Denise Wilkinson, Chief Nurse – Clyde, 07773107584