Charge Nurse

Nhs Greater Glasgow And Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is inviting applications for a Charge Nurse in the Macmillan Day Case Unit at Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. You will provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team and support staff development in an oncology setting.

Applicants must hold an active NMC pin and have substantial nursing experience in acute/oncology care. The post offers permanent, full-time employment with a 36-hour week and shift patterns from 08:00–18:00 or

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration nursing experience in acute healthcare.
• Experience in oncology, cancer services or related speciality.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to motivate and develop others.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, governance and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care programmes.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based care to patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
• Supervise and develop registered and unregistered nursing staff.
• Manage own caseload while coordinating departmental resources.
• Support workforce management including staff development and appraisals.
• Contribute to service improvement, audits and development of nursing practice.
• Collaborate with patients, families and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver person-centred care.

Skills

Leadership

Oncology experience

Evidence-based practice

Communication

Prioritisation

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

Job reference: 263376
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 15/11/2026
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Location: Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Macmillan Day Case Unit, BWoSCC

Job Advert
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.
Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Charge Nurse within the Macmillan Day Case Unit, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care to patients undergoing cancer treatment. Working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide clinical leadership, support staff development and help ensure excellent patient experiences throughout their care journey. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a specialist oncology environment while advancing your own professional development. NHSGGC is committed to supporting its staff, fostering innovation and providing opportunities to thrive within one of the largest health boards in the UK.

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 the interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time, Permanent
• You will be based at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
• Shift Pattern: 08:00 am - 6:00 pm or 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Key responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care programmes
• Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care to patients receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy and associated treatments
• Supervise, support and develop registered and unregistered members of the nursing team
• Organise and manage your own caseload while contributing to the effective coordination of departmental resources
• Support workforce management activities including staff development, appraisal processes and resource planning
• Contribute to service improvement, clinical audit, research activity and the ongoing development of nursing practice
• Work collaboratively with patients, families and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver person-centred care and positive outcomes

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

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Relevant and significant post-registration nursing experience within an acute healthcare setting
• Relevant experience working within oncology, cancer services or a related speciality
• Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support and develop others
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical governance and quality improvement principles
• Effective communication, organisational and decision-making skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Commitment to continuous professional development and delivering the highest standards of patient care

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

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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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. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.