Charge Nurse

NHS Scotland; Coupar Angus; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a dedicated nurse to join the Medicine for the Elderly team in Angus, covering multiple locations including Clova/Isla Unit and Arbroath Infirmary. This role demands strong clinical leadership and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment, aiming for high-quality patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Experience within an elderly care setting at Band 5 level is essential.
• Evidence of continuing professional development required.
• Ability to lead and influence change.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership to the nursing team.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to implement person-centered care.
• Manage complex discharge planning.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Motivation

Proactivity

Education

Registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join the Medicine for the Elderly, Angus Team which covers both Clova/Isla Unit, Whitehills Health & Community Care Centre, Forfar and General Medical Unit, Arbroath Infirmary.

Clova/Isla Unit has 27 in-patient beds along with 4 palliative/end of life beds and Arbroath Infirmary has 21 in-patient beds for elderly patients requiring assessment and enablement, palliative and end of life care. A Medicine for Elderly day treatment and Day Hospital service is also delivered within the units. Medical cover is provided 24/7 by the Angus Medicine for the Elderly, Medical Team.

• Experiences within an elderly care setting working at Band 5 level is essential along with evidence of continuing professional development.
• The successful applicant will be committed to continuous professional development and possess strong communication skills with the ability to apply these effectively in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment
• As an experienced nurse, you will provide strong clinical, theoretical and practical leadership to inspire and motivate the nursing team whilst supporting the Senior Charge Nurse to deliver high quality evidence based care within in-patient units and day treatment/hospital services.
• You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to demonstrate the ability to assess, plan and implement person centred care for our patient group which includes complex discharge planning.
• Applicants should be proactive, highly motivated and have the ability to lead change.
• Please note that this post is rotational across both locations within our service.
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to lead and develop an established Nursing Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate a proven - track record to lead and manage a team to deliver high standards of person centred care as well as the ability to lead and influence change.

• You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register.
  
  

Hours of Work: 29.6 or 37.0 hours per week

About

NHS Tayside and Angus Health & Social Care Partnership is a Values Based Organisation and are both passionate about and committed to the values of NHS Scotland which are:

• Dignity & Respect
• Openness, Honest & Responsibility
• Quality & Teamwork
• Care & Compassion
  
  

Informal Enquiries To

Senior Charge Nurse, Wendy Mathieson @ [e-mail]

Senior Charge Nurse, Susan McQueen @ [e-mail]

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