Charge Nurse - Specialist Oncology Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning and development opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre is recruiting a skilled Charge Nurse to join the inpatient nursing team, delivering specialist oncology care throughout the cancer journey.

You will provide clinical leadership, coordinate evidence-based care for a defined patient group, and work with the Senior/Lead Nurse to support staff development. This permanent 36-hour role operates on 12-hour rotational shifts.

Qualifications

• First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Post-registration nursing experience.
• Oncology experience desirable but not essential.
• Leadership or supervisory experience desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and numeracy skills.
• Ability to provide evidence-based patient care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of professional, legal and ethical standards relating to nursing practice.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and staff support.
• Ability to fulfil the requirements outlined within the job description.

Responsibilities

• As Charge Nurse, you will provide clinical leadership and coordinate the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based care for a defined patient group.
• You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care while ensuring patients, families and carers are actively involved in decision-making.
• The post holder will maintain patient records in accordance with NMC standards, act within professional, legal and ethical frameworks, and support patients to manage their health and wellbeing.
• You will create a positive learning environment, support staff development and TURAS appraisals, contribute to quality improvement initiatives and lead nursing practice within the ward.
• The role also includes managerial responsibilities such as supporting workforce planning and rostering, managing resources and equipment, maintaining infection control standards, participating in recruitment and selection activities, and deputising for the Ward Manager when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Numeracy

Teamwork

Clinical leadership

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

The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse to join the inpatient nursing team as a Charge Nurse. This is a specialist oncology nursing role providing comprehensive, holistic care to patients throughout their cancer journey. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Charge Nurse and Lead Nurse, delivering high-quality patient care while providing leadership and support to the wider nursing team. The ward predominantly cares for patients with urological, colorectal and neuro-endocrine cancers who may be receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy and other associated cancer treatments.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-to-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Permanent Role - 36 Hours

Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre

12 Hour Rotational Shift

Key Responsibilities

As Charge Nurse, you will provide clinical leadership and coordinate the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based care for a defined patient group. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care while ensuring patients, families and carers are actively involved in decision-making. The post holder will maintain patient records in accordance with NMC standards, act within professional, legal and ethical frameworks, and support patients to manage their health and wellbeing. You will create a positive learning environment, support staff development and TURAS appraisals, contribute to quality improvement initiatives and lead nursing practice within the ward. The role also includes managerial responsibilities such as supporting workforce planning and rostering, managing resources and equipment, maintaining infection control standards, participating in recruitment and selection activities, and deputising for the Ward Manager when required.

Qualifications

• First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Post-registration nursing experience.
• Oncology experience desirable but not essential.
• Leadership or supervisory experience desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and numeracy skills.
• Ability to provide evidence-based patient care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of professional, legal and ethical standards relating to nursing practice.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and staff support.
• Ability to fulfil the requirements outlined within the job description.

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

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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.

Armed Forces Covenant

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.