Charge Nurse (2 posts)

NHS National Services Scotland; Melrose; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare service in Scotland is seeking a qualified nurse to provide specialized assessment and treatment in elderly care. Responsibilities include supervising junior staff, contributing to multidisciplinary team work, and engaging in quality improvement projects. Ideal candidates will possess relevant nursing qualifications and have a commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care. This role emphasizes teamwork and leadership in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with up-to-date clinical knowledge.
• Experience in elderly care settings is preferred.
• Ability to supervise and educate junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized assessment and treatment for elderly patients.
• Supervise band 5 nurses and healthcare support workers.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team assessments.
• Engage in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Relevant nursing qualifications

Job description

** PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN INTERNAL VACANCY ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT NHS SCOTLAND STAFF **

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

• Care and Compassion
• Quality and Teamwork
• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Excellence; Deliver highly specialised assessment, treatment, and risk management in an elderly care setting.
• Leadership and Supervision; Supervise band 5 and HCSWs. Act as Senior Nurse in Charge in absence of the SCN. Act as clinical educator for students fostering a learning environment.
• Multidisciplinary Working; Form an integral part of the MDT, contributing to comprehensive geriatric assessments and planning timely, safe discharges.
• Service Development; Participate in quality improvement projects and clinical governance services.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If the post is assessed as a regulated role, your appointment will be subject to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Confirmation will be provided by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team.

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For specific post types, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible if the employer is a licensed sponsor and the post meets the minimum salary threshold. Further information can be found on the GOV.UK website.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

**PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early**

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.