Charge Nurse – Regular Dialysis Unit

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glasgow is seeking a full-time Charge Nurse for the Renal Dialysis Unit at Stobhill Hospital. The role involves leading the nursing team, providing clinical leadership, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates must be a registered nurse with at least 5 years of renal nursing experience and possess graduate-level education. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and changing environment within a well-respected healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse on the NMC Register.
• At least 5 years renal nursing experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse in their absence.
• Lead the nursing team and coordinate care.
• Implement and evaluate evidence-based care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Sound decision-making skills

Clinical leadership

Education

Graduate level education

Job description

Job Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff and delivering 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 regional and national services are included. We are looking to recruit a full‑time band 6 Charge Nurse for the busy Renal Dialysis Unit located within Stobhill Hospital.

The unit is open Monday – Saturday and the shifts are worked as long days.

Responsibilities

You will be expected to deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse in their absence and lead the nursing team, coordinate and direct care within the dialysis unit.

As Charge Nurse you will provide clinical leadership for the assessment of patients’ needs, and the implementation and evaluation of programmes of care which are evidence‑based. A high degree of clinical expertise will be evident with the ability to work to high‑quality clinical standards, be flexible, forward‑thinking and able to work effectively within a changing and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

To be considered you must be a registered nurse on the NMC Register, possess at least 5 years renal nursing experience, be educated to graduate level and have evidence of ongoing professional development. Excellent communication and sound decision‑making skills are essential.

Additional Information

Pre‑employment checking of NMC registration and PVG scheme membership/disclosure Scotland check are required before the start date.

Tel number: 0141 355 1669

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