Charge Nurse - OPSS

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a highly motivated Charge Nurse to lead and ensure high-quality nursing care for vulnerable patients. This role involves supervising staff, promoting the best practices, and requires substantial experience at band 5 level. The Charge Nurse will be responsible for providing clinical guidance and fostering opportunities for staff development. Applicants must be organized, motivated, and possess strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience at band 5 level within a relevant setting.
• High level of IT skills and understanding of policy, procedures and national targets.
• Motivated, organized, and able to develop leadership and managerial skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team and promote high-quality patient care.
• Supervise and manage qualified and unqualified staff.
• Provide clinical guidance and professional management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

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 our regional and national services are included.

Shift Pattern

The shift pattern is rotational 12hrs.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Care of the Elderly for a highly motivated individual to help lead, implement and evaluate standards of good nursing care as a Charge Nurse.

Ward 1 is a 29‑bedged Geriatric Medicine for the Elderly Ward. The team cares for some of the most dependent and vulnerable patients within the Hospital, who have a wide range of medical conditions and clinical needs.

On a daily basis you will be responsible for ensuring that you lead your team, promote and provide high‑quality care. You will supervise qualified and unqualified staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead your team and promote high‑quality patient care in line with the CAS standards framework.
• Supervise and manage qualified and unqualified staff.
• Ensure appropriate learning opportunities for all staff and encourage best practice.
• Provide clinical guidance and professional management to the Senior Charge Nurse, and deputise for the SCN as required.
• Demonstrate effective organisational, leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Substantial experience at band 5 level within a relevant setting.
• High level of IT skills and a good understanding of policy, procedures and national targets.
• Evidence of personal development and a willingness to contribute to education and audit.
• Motivated, organised and able to develop leadership and managerial skills.

Contact Information

Informal contact: Senior Charge Nurse – Allison Rattray on 0141 347 8443/8781 or [e-mail]

Information for Candidates

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates.

EEO and Inclusion

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, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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