Charge Nurse / Emergency Nurse Practitioner

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Glasgow seeks an experienced Band 6 Charge Nurse/ENP for their Emergency Department. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of nursing experience, preferably in emergency settings. This is a full-time position, ensuring high-quality care and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants with an Emergency Nurse Practitioner qualification or working towards it are preferred. Competitive salary package and supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years nursing experience required.
• Experience in an Emergency Department or equivalent acute experience preferred.
• Emergency Nurse Practitioner qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care to a defined patient group.
• Work within a multi-professional team in the Emergency Department.
• Perform necessary technical and physical aspects of care.

Skills

Nursing experience

Emergency care knowledge

Technical proficiency

Job description

Overview

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 regional and national services are included.

There are 2x permanent posts of full-time 37 hours and part-time of 34.1 hours. The shift pattern is 11.5 hours rotational over 24 hours and 7 days. Please note the salary is pro rata for part-time hours.

Responsibilities

The Emergency Complex at Glasgow Royal Infirmary comprises the Emergency Department and Acute Assessment Unit, managing approximately 350 patients per day. The complex cares for a varied range of patients from the North East of Glasgow. We require an experienced Band 6 Charge Nurse/ENP to join our Emergency Department Team. You will work within the nursing and multi-professional team to ensure a high standard of care to a defined patient group, competently performing the necessary technical, invasive and physical aspects of care. It would be preferable to have the Emergency Nurse Practitioner qualification or be working towards this and a minimum of 5 years nursing experience. Applicants should have previous experience of working in an Emergency Department or Acute Assessment Unit or equivalent Acute experience.

Qualifications

Essential: minimum 5 years nursing experience; experience in an Emergency Department or Acute Assessment Unit or equivalent acute experience. Desirable: Emergency Nurse Practitioner qualification or working towards it.

Contact

For more information, please contact: Suzanne Cummings, LSCN, 0141 451 1301, [e-mail]

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

Equality, Inclusion and Workforce

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland 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, recognizing military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part-time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment reflects the new working hours. Some service areas may not adopt the 37-hour week immediately and you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week temporarily, for which you would be paid until rostering changes are implemented. If you have questions, please contact the Recruiting Board.

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