Charge Nurse - Medicine

NHS Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

NHS Pension Scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) invites applications for a Charge Nurse role within the ECMS Medical Specialities at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. You will provide clinical leadership, oversee care in acute medicine/respiratory and develop a skilled nursing team to deliver patient-centred care across shifts.

The post requires an active NMC pin, substantial post-registration experience in acute settings, and strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Live NMC registration (UK)
• Significant post-registration experience in acute care
• Experience in respiratory or acute medical settings
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to supervise and mentor nursing staff

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
• Support and supervise nursing staff, role model high standards of practice
• Deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse and ensure ward management and service delivery
• Maintain accurate and compliant patient records per NMC and organisational standards
• Lead staff development, including appraisal, mentorship and learning environment
• Ensure effective use of resources including staffing, equipment and budget
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for coordinated, patient-centred care

Skills

NMC Registration

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Communication

Staff supervision

Education

Nursing degree

NMC pin

Tools

Electronic patient records

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the ECMS Medical Specialities teams within the Royal Alexandra Hospital. This post is a Charge Nurse based within ward 11 – Acute Medicine/Respiratory. As a Charge Nurse within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will play a vital leadership role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a busy respiratory ward environment. You will assess, plan and evaluate care for patients with complex needs, while supporting and developing a dedicated nursing team. This is an excellent opportunity to progress your leadership skills within one of the UK’s largest NHS organisations. You will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure seamless patient journeys from admission to discharge. At NHSGGC, we are committed to your professional development and creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where you can truly make a difference to patient care. If you are passionate about leadership and excellence in care, we would love to hear from you.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post. This post also requires candidates to have had significant post-registration experience working within acute care environments.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Rotational day and night shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
• Support and supervise nursing staff, acting as a role model to ensure high standards of practice
• Deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse, ensuring effective ward management and service delivery
• Maintain accurate and compliant patient records in line with NMC and organisational standards
• Lead on staff development, including appraisal, mentorship and creating a positive learning environment
• Ensure effective use of resources, including staffing, equipment and budget considerations
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care

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

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration with significant post-registration experience
• Significant recent experience within a respiratory or acute medical setting
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to learning
• Strong leadership, organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support patients and staff
• Sound clinical knowledge and ability to deliver and supervise complex care
• Good IT skills and understanding of electronic patient records and clinical systems

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?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Debby Peacock, Senior Charge Nurse, Debby Peacock, 01413147322

Flexible Working

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

Equality and Diversity

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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

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