Charge Nurse - Orthopaedics and Trauma - B6

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Enhanced pay for public holidays

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an experienced Charge Nurse within Orthopaedics and Trauma to provide visible clinical leadership, delivering patient-centred care, and to develop a multidisciplinary team.

Based at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, the role involves 12-hour shifts, day and night, with some weekends and public holidays; you will deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse and help oversee ward operations, recruit, supervise and drive service improvements.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and significant post-registration nursing experience.
• Significant experience within an acute orthopaedic environment.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and support others.
• Strong clinical knowledge with advanced theoretical and practical understanding of nursing procedures.
• Proven organisational, analytical and time management skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Good IT skills and knowledge of policies and standards in acute healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical leadership and support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care.
• Deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse and oversee the day-to-day management of the ward when required.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients undergoing specialist orthopaedic treatment and rehabilitation.
• Lead, supervise and support registered and support staff, ensuring high standards of professional practice.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate seamless patient care from admission through to discharge.
• Contribute to recruitment, staff development, clinical supervision, audits and service improvement initiatives.
• Support the effective management of ward resources, including staffing, equipment, supplies and medicines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical knowledge

Time management

IT skills

Analytical thinking

Education

NMC Registration

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:

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

As a Charge Nurse within Orthopaedics and Trauma, you will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering outstanding patient care while supporting and developing a skilled multidisciplinary team. Working closely with the Senior Charge Nurse, you will help drive high standards of clinical practice, service improvement and patient experience across the ward. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse to further develop their leadership skills within a dynamic acute care environment. At NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will be part of Scotland's largest health board, committed to supporting professional development, innovation and excellence in patient care. You will have the opportunity to influence patient outcomes, support colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of a high-performing service. If you are passionate about leadership and making a real difference to patients' lives, we would love to hear from you.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full Time, Permanent
• You will be based at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Working Pattern: 12-hour shift pattern which will be day and night shifts including some weekend and public holidays

Key responsibilities:

• Provide visible clinical leadership and support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care
• Deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse and oversee the day-to-day management of the ward when required
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients undergoing specialist orthopaedic treatment and rehabilitation
• Lead, supervise and support registered and support staff, ensuring high standards of professional practice
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate seamless patient care from admission through to discharge
• Contribute to recruitment, staff development, clinical supervision, audits and service improvement initiatives
• Support the effective management of ward resources, including staffing, equipment, supplies and medicines

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

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and significant post-registration nursing experience
• Relevant and significant experience within an acute orthopaedic environment
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and support others
• Strong clinical knowledge with advanced theoretical and practical understanding of a range of nursing procedures and practices
• Proven organisational, analytical and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Good IT skills and knowledge of policies, procedures and standards relevant to acute healthcare settings

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: Sarah Marsh, Senior Charge Nurse on 0141 452 2738

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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.

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.

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