Charge Nurse - Medicine South - Cardiology

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde for a Charge Nurse in the Acute Cardiology ward. This role requires effective leadership skills and responsibility for patient care management, ensuring high-quality standards in a dynamic healthcare environment. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team while actively contributing to patient care and staff development.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Evidence of personal development and willingness to contribute to education.
• Good knowledge of policy and local/national priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team in patient care for the Acute Cardiology ward.
• Ensure high quality of care in line with NHS standards.
• Manage ward operations in absence of the Senior Charge Nurse.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Nursing degree and registration

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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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 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.

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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