Charge Nurse - Cardiology

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Charge Nurse for their busy cardiology unit in Glasgow. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated nursing team, ensuring high standards of care for cardiology patients. The successful candidate will provide mentorship, coordinate patient care, and support the Senior Charge Nurse, all while fostering a culture of kindness and inclusivity. Join a team that values professional development and patient-centered care in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration required.
• Experience in acute care and cardiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in the cardiology unit.
• Coordinate care and ensure optimal patient flow.
• Support Senior Charge Nurse in managerial duties.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Patient Care

Team Coordination

Holistic Care

Nursing Management

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this position is rotational.

This is a full time permanent post.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide clinical leadership to the nursing team of Ward 43, Glasgow Royal Infirmary. We are looking to recruit an experienced registered nurse to work within the multi-professional team to ensure a high standard of care for cardiology patients, supporting their acute care, rehabilitation, and discharge planning by providing holistic and compassionate care.

Regularly take charge and lead the team in this busy acute cardiology unit. To coordinate care and ensure optimal patient flow throughout the department. To act as a role model for junior staff and provide specialist knowledge and advice and evaluate and implement care.

You will support and deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse(s) in their absence and fulfil any necessary managerial duties. Providing evidence of care assurance within the ward and have awareness and some experience of managing staff issues under the Once for Scotland policies. It is essential that you are currently a Registered Nurse with the NMC. You will be provided with mentorship and coaching, as we strongly value and support staff wellbeing and development. We advocate a culture of kindness and civility and look forward to hearing from you.

The shift pattern for this role is 37hrs Monday to Sunday and rotation day and night shift will be required.

Informal contact: Victoria Graham, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 414 6674,

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.

Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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