Charge Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland seeks an experienced Charge Nurse, Band 6, for a fixed-term position. Candidates will be part of the Specialist Palliative Care Service, focusing on management and delivery of high-quality nursing care. Eligible candidates must be registered with the UK NMC and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills. Opportunities for professional development are provided.

Benefits

Opportunities for continued professional development

Qualifications

• Must possess experience as a registered Nurse.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage nursing care in the day care setting.
• Collaborate with the Health and Social Care Partnership.
• Innovate service delivery for palliative care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Evidence of relevant personal development

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.

Charge Nurse, Band 6

Fixed term/Secondment 22.5 hours per week for 9 months

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nurse to join the Specialist Palliative Care Service based at Macmillan Day Services, Angus. This post will be working with the whole team to plan and help innovate within Macmillan Day Services developing a service that is fit for the future delivery of palliative care to the population of Angus.

You will work as a key member of the MDT team within Specialist Palliative Care Services collaborating with members of the Health and Social Care Partnership. This post will be responsible for the operational management, planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of effective, high quality nursing care in the day care setting. They will closely work with the Macmillan Community Clinical Nurse Specialist Team Leader.

In order to fully integrate into the nursing team, you will be required to participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice and to promote patient centred care. Excellent communication and leadership skills and evidence of relevant personal development are essential. The post would offer opportunities for continued professional development

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

Informal enquiries to: Claire Stewart, Macmillan Community Clinical Nurse Specialist Team Leader – Tel: [phone] – [e-mail] or Fiona Barnett, Associate Locality Manager, Tel: [phone], [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 22.5

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