Charge Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

35 days annual leave

NHS discounts and more

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a Registered Nurse to manage and deliver care for a defined caseload, applying the Nursing Process with case management where appropriate. The role includes supervision of junior staff within a defined service, under leadership of the senior charge nurse or practitioner.

You will work in partnership with other disciplines, ensuring high quality patient care, while remaining compliant with professional standards and governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration and current practice status.
• Educated to degree level or working toward it, with postgraduate expertise in the specialty.
• Solid knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards in this specialty.

Responsibilities

• Apply values based practice principles in all patient care decisions.
• Notify the team leader of changes that affect delivery of care.
• Comply with the NMC Code and relevant professional guidance.
• Assist the team leader in implementing Clinical Governance and Staff Governance.

Skills

NMC Registration

Driving licence

Leadership ability

Clinical governance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Postgraduate expertise in specialty

Job description

About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

Registered Nurse managing and delivering care to a defined caseload / group of clients / patients; responsible for delivering / ensuring the application of the framework of the Nursing Process and use of case management as appropriate, to ensure a high standard of quality client / patient care, working in partnership with other disciplines and agencies. The charge nurse has delegated responsibility for the appraisal, management and clinical supervision of Registered Nurses, junior practitioners and clinical support workers in provision of care and treatment within a defined clinical service, under the management and leadership of the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner.

In this key role, you will:

• Apply values based practice principles to inform decision making in all aspects of care and treatment of clients / patients and in interactions with colleagues
• Ensure that changes in circumstances, which may affect delivery of care are reported to the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner or other senior members of the multidisciplinary team
• Be fully compliant with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and the other relevant guidance documents, which support and maintain standards of professional practice for nurses and midwives.
• Assist the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in implementing and evidencing the Clinical Governance Framework and Staff Governance Framework within their sphere of responsibility

What You'll Bring

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration
• Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level
• Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice.

A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings.

For informal discussion, please contact Gareth Smalls, Senior Charge Nurse, Mental Health on [e-mail]

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Gemma Irwin, Recruitment Administrator on [e-mail]