Charge Nurse

NHS 24; Hillington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health organization is seeking a driven individual for a leadership role focused on delivering quality patient care and managing a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include performance management and clinical governance. Candidates should possess a first-level nursing qualification, extensive healthcare experience, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Study bursaries

SPPA pension scheme

NHS discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Extensive post-registration experience preferably in two healthcare settings.
• Ability to maintain credibility across all staff groups.
• Personal motivation for the development of nursing and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for implementation of individual performance management.
• Provide leadership and management to the multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Data analysis

Team management

Patient care enhancement

Education

First-level nursing qualification

Education to SCQF level 10 or equivalent experience

Job description

Are you passionate about managing people and ensuring objectives are met?

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the effective implementation of individual performance management, mentorship, and preceptorship, ensuring clinical governance processes are implemented in accordance with NHS 24 policy.
• Provide effective leadership and management to the multidisciplinary team to support delivery against NHS 24 organisational performance indicators.
• Assume delegated responsibility for the management of the virtual NHS 24 service and monitoring of the operational environment in the absence of a Clinical Services Manager (CSM).
• Be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective and person‑centred care, providing clinical and managerial leadership to facilitate the delivery of the Leading Better Care (LBC) ambitions:
• Ensure safe and effective clinical practice.
• Enhance the patients' experience of care.
• Contribute to the delivery of the organisation's objectives.
• Participate in the recruitment of front‑line staff.
• Participate in research and development projects as appropriate.
• Experience of analysing and interpreting data to plan resources effectively; this is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual looking for a challenging and rewarding role that will contribute to the success of a public organisation.

Qualifications

• First‑level nursing qualification (appropriate part of the NMC Register relevant to the area) and education to SCQF level 10 or equivalent experience.
• Extensive post‑registration experience preferably within two healthcare settings; experience of unscheduled care would be an advantage.
• Skills and competencies associated with post‑registration experience and/or demonstrated expert clinical and professional practice developed through experience and theoretical knowledge.
• Knowledge of relevant NHS/Healthcare national and local standards, drivers and challenges impacting on the area of work.
• Ability to maintain professional and personal credibility across all staff groups.
• Ability to lead teams, lead practice, inspire others and, with evidence of continuous professional development, drive change and new ways of working.
• Personal motivation and enthusiasm for the development of nursing, patient care and the enhancement of the patients' experience of care and journey.

Benefits and Compensation

• NHS 24 offers a complete benefits package, with a permanent or temporary (with a potential run‑up to 12 months) contract on Band 7 £50,861 – £59,159 (pro rata for part‑time hours).
• 35 days annual leave (rising to 41 days) pro rata.
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses.
• Enhanced pay for working during out‑of‑hours periods.
• Enrolment into the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) pension scheme.
• NHS discounts on goods and services.
• HELP, employee support and assistance.
• Supportive policies to enhance the employee journey, including an Employee Assistance Programme Provider, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and a range of learning and development.

EEO and Diversity Statement

We are progressing an Anti‑Racism Action Plan, which builds on our existing equalities work and will help us measure our progress towards becoming an anti‑racist organisation.

NHS 24 is an equal‑opportunities employer committed to advancing equality and particularly welcomes applications from groups of people currently underrepresented within the workforce.

We are a committed participant in the Disability Confident Leader Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for our vacancies.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission, without exception, is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. As part of pre‑employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK, which can be evidenced through a number of routes, including specific types of visas as well as EU settled and pre‑settled status. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship to work with us. It is essential that you have checked that you already have the appropriate right to work in the UK before submitting your application form.