Charge Nurse - Cardiology

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde invites applications for a Registered Nurse to provide clinical leadership in Ward 43, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, delivering compassionate care to cardiology patients across acute care, rehabilitation and discharge planning. The role requires taking charge within a busy unit, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating patient flow.

Rotational day and night shifts, permanent post, 36 hours per week, with visa sponsorship consideration as per policy.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in acute clinical environments.
• Experience caring for cardiology patients.
• Experience providing clinical leadership within a nursing team.
• Ability to take charge and coordinate delivery of patient care.
• Awareness of Once for Scotland policies and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team within the acute cardiology unit.
• Lead and coordinate the delivery of patient care to ensure optimal flow.
• Act as a role model, provide specialist knowledge and advise, and support Senior Charge Nurses.
• Contribute to care assurance and staff wellbeing and development.

Skills

NMC registered

Acute clinical experience

Cardiology patient care

Clinical leadership

Take charge of patient care

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

This is an exciting opportunity to provide clinical leadership to the nursing team within Ward 43, Glasgow Royal Infirmary. We are looking to recruit an experienced Registered Nurse to work within the multidisciplinary professional team, ensuring a high standard of care for cardiology patients and supporting their acute care, rehabilitation and discharge planning through the delivery of holistic and compassionate care.

You will regularly take charge and lead the team within this busy acute cardiology unit, coordinating care and ensuring optimal patient flow throughout the department. You will act as a role model for junior staff, 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 undertake any necessary managerial duties.

You will provide evidence of care assurance within the ward and have awareness and experience of managing staff issues in accordance with Once for Scotland policies. Mentorship and coaching will be provided, with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes a culture of kindness, civility and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• This is a permanent post
• This is a 36-hour per week post, working Monday to Sunday on a rotational shift pattern
• Rotation between day and night shifts will be required
• The post is based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Key responsibilities:

You will provide clinical leadership to the nursing team within the acute cardiology unit, regularly taking charge and coordinating the delivery of patient care to ensure optimal patient flow. You will support the delivery of high-quality, holistic and compassionate care to cardiology patients throughout their acute care, rehabilitation and discharge planning.

You will act as a role model for junior staff, provide specialist knowledge and advice, evaluate and implement care, and support the Senior Charge Nurse(s) in their absence. You will also undertake appropriate managerial responsibilities, provide evidence of care assurance and contribute to the management of staff issues in accordance with Once for Scotland policies.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Experience of working within an acute clinical environment.
• Experience and knowledge of caring for cardiology patients.
• Experience of providing clinical leadership within a nursing team.
• Ability to take charge and coordinate the delivery of patient care.
• Knowledge of acute care, rehabilitation and discharge planning.
• Ability to provide specialist nursing knowledge and advice.
• Experience of supporting and developing junior staff.
• Awareness and experience of managing staff issues in line with Once for Scotland policies.
• Ability to provide care assurance within the clinical environment.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing, professional development, kindness and civility.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Megan Dutch
Senior Charge Nurse
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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