Charge Nurse - Theatres Anaesthetics & Critical Care, north

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a motivated candidate for a permanent role in theatre management. Responsibilities include patient care leadership, teamwork, and ensuring effective communication within a 24/7 service framework. Candidates should possess strong IT skills and evidence of continual professional development. Flexible shift work is required, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continual professional development.
• Enthusiasm for working in a Theatre environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of patient care and staff within the theatre.
• Work closely with the Senior Charge Nurse to achieve departmental targets.
• Coordinate flexible shifts to cover 24/7 service delivery.

Skills

IT skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical leadership

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

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.

Post details

• Hours : 37 hours per week
• Shift pattern : Day shift, night shift, weekends.
• This post is permanent

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will be care planning, teamwork, clinical leadership, communication, carrying out policy and procedure and education/mentorship of staff/students.

This post supports 24/7 service delivery within the North Sector theatres and a flexible skill set is essential for this role.

You will be a team leader of a fast paced theatre with responsibility of managing patient care and staff within theatre to support a flexible service. You will work closely with the Senior Charge Nurse to achieve targets within the theatre department.

The expectation of the role would be to work flexible shifts if required this may include day shift, night shift, weekends and out of hours emergency hub cover.

Qualifications

It is also essential you have evidence of continual development, IT skills, good communication skills and enthusiasm for working in a Theatre environment.

Informal contact

Informal Contact: Nicola Duke, 0141 201 3225, [e-mail]

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

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