Charge Nurse - Orthopaedics B6

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glasgow is seeking a motivated Band 6 Charge Nurse to deliver high-quality care in the Orthopaedic Unit. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background, with experience at Band 5 or higher, and a passion for nursing leadership. This full-time role involves 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends. Generous compensation and a supportive work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate post registration experience at Band 5 or above.
• Genuine interest in developing nursing leadership skills within Orthopaedics.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of care to patients within the Orthopaedic Unit.
• Support the Senior Charge Nurse in team leadership and staff development.
• Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Clinical skills

Leadership skills

Education

Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration

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.

• Hours : 37 hours per week
• Shift pattern : 12 hour shifts (Mon-Sun day/ night shift)
• This post is permanent
• This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Orthopaedics at QEUH for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Charge Nurse .We are looking for a caring, hardworking individual to join our team and provide a high standard of care to patients within the Unit.

The Orthopaedic Unit in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital provides care and treatment for a wide range of specialist surgeries for fractures/injuries and elective orthopaedic surgery for the South of Glasgow.

The unit comprises of 112 orthopaedic beds and this post is based in a 28 bedded trauma receiving ward .The post holder requires excellent organisational and clinical skills. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a high standard of care is delivered to patients. The band 6 charge nurse has a key role supporting the Senior Charge Nurse in team leadership and staff development.

It is essential you are a Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.

Applicants should have appropriate post registration experience at Band 5 or above and have a genuine interest in developing their nursing leadership skills within Orthopaedics.

Hours are 37 hours per week full time, working a 12 hour shift pattern which will be day and night shifts including weekend and public holidays

Informal Contact : Morag Busby, 0141 451 8456,[e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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