Charge Nurse Surgery B6

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary/Study support

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced holiday pay

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Band 6 Charge Nurse for the Orthopaedic Unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The role involves leading a busy 28-bed ward, delivering patient-centred care and working with a multidisciplinary team to achieve excellent outcomes.

Permanent, full-time, 36 hours weekly with 12-hour shifts across days/nights. NHS benefits apply, with opportunities for leadership development and flexible working where possible.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Post-registration nursing experience at Band 5 level or above.
• Excellent clinical, organisational and communication skills.
• Demonstrable interest in Orthopaedic Nursing.
• Commitment to developing nursing leadership and management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of the care requirements of orthopaedic elective and trauma patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain a high standard of patient-centred care within the Orthopaedic Unit.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective patient care and positive outcomes.
• Support the Senior Charge Nurse in the day-to-day leadership of the ward.
• Contribute to staff supervision, development and mentorship.
• Promote safe, effective and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Ensure high standards of clinical care are maintained across the ward environment.
• Assist in the coordination and organisation of ward activities to support efficient patient flow and service delivery.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Orthopaedic nursing interest

Leadership development

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Care requirements for orthopaedic care

Education

NMC registration (Adult Nurse)

Post-registration experience (Band 5+)

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:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Orthopaedic Unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Charge Nurse. This role is ideal for a caring and hardworking individual committed to delivering a high standard of patient care within a busy and specialised orthopaedic setting. The post is based within a 28-bedded mixed Orthopaedic Elective and Stepdown Trauma Ward, supporting patients undergoing specialist surgery and treatment.

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-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa

Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, full-time 36 hours per week

Shift pattern: 12-hour shift pattern over 7 days /nights

Base location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver and maintain a high standard of patient-centred care within the Orthopaedic Unit.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective patient care and positive outcomes.
• Support the Senior Charge Nurse in the day-to-day leadership of the ward.
• Contribute to staff supervision, development and mentorship.
• Promote safe, effective and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Ensure high standards of clinical care are maintained across the ward environment.
• Assist in the coordination and organisation of ward activities to support efficient patient flow and service delivery.

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

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Post-registration nursing experience at Band 5 level or above.
• Excellent clinical, organisational and communication skills.
• Demonstrable interest in Orthopaedic Nursing.
• Commitment to developing nursing leadership and management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of the care requirements of orthopaedic elective and trauma patients.

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.

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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.

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.

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