Charge Nurse - Care of the Elderly Ward 55

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Scotland is looking for a Charge Nurse to join their Care of the Elderly team. The role requires leadership in a 30-bedded unit, providing high-quality care to vulnerable patients. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring clinical standards, and contributing to education and audits. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience at Band 5 level, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a strong commitment to personal development. A rotational shift pattern applies.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience at Band 5 level within a relevant healthcare setting.
• Motivated and organised individual with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to contribute to education and audit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement standards of good nursing care in the unit.
• Supervise qualified and unqualified staff to ensure high-quality care.
• Provide clinical guidance and deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Experience at Band 5 level

Job description

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 is rotational: 12hrs

Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full‑time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Care of the Elderly for a highly motivated individual to help lead, implement & evaluate standards of good nursing care as a Charge Nurse. Ward 5 5 is a 30 bedded Acute Assessment Unit for the Elderly ward. The team cares for some of the most dependant and vulnerable patients within the Hospital, who have a wide range of medical conditions & clinical needs. On a daily basis you will be responsible for ensuring that you lead your team, promoting & providing a high quality care, supervise qualified & unqualified staff, and ensure appropriate learning opportunities are met for all staff, encouraging best practice to deliver a high quality of patient care at all times in line with the CAS standards framework.

You will be a motivated, organised individual with excellent communication skills with a desire to develop your leadership skills and managerial skills. You will be responsible to the Senior Charge Nurse for clinical guidance & professional management and will deputise for the SCN as required. You will demonstrate excellent leadership, confident communication and effective organisational skills. Evidence of personal development will be expected with a willingness to contribute to education and audit. You will possess substantial experience at B and 5 level within a relevant setting and demonstrate a high level of IT skills. A good understanding and knowledge of policy, procedures and national targets will be required to support the team.

For more information please contact Jennifer Scott Senior Charge Nurse - 0141 201 2700 / [e-mail] Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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