Charge Nurse - Medicine South - Cardiology

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a highly motivated Charge Nurse for the Acute Cardiology ward in Glasgow. The role focuses on delivering high-quality care, managing the team, and ensuring effective care planning. This position requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with a commitment to personal development and NHS standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in Acute Cardiology.
• Evidence of personal development and contribution to education.
• Understanding of NHS policies and local/national healthcare priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the healthcare team and support effective care planning.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care in line with NHS standards.
• Manage the ward in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

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 Mon-Sun Dayshift/Nightshift rotational to support ward.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Medical services at the QEUH for a highly motivated Charge Nurse to provide leadership and ensure that high quality, safe, effective, person centred care in our Acute Cardiology ward. On a daily basis you will be expected to lead the wider team supporting effective care planning and safe discharge. You will ensure appropriate learning opportunities are available for all staff, encouraging best practice to deliver a high quality of patient care at all times in line with NHS GGC Care Assurance Standards. You will be responsible to the Senior Charge Nurse for clinical guidance & professional management. As Charge Nurse the candidate will have responsibility for the management of the ward and delivery of care assurance standards in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse. You will demonstrate that you have effective leadership, communication and organisational skills. Evidence of personal development will be expected with a willingness to contribute to education and audit at ward level. A good understanding and knowledge of policy, procedures and local/national priorities will be required to support the team.

Informal contact: Linda Oduro, Senior Charge Nurse, 01414512522, [e-mail]

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.

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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

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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