Deputy Charge Nurse

Nhs Ayrshire & Arran; Ayr; In loco; GBP 43.000 - 53.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The NHS Ayrshire & Arran invites applications for a Deputy Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department at University Hospital Ayr. This permanent post offers 36 hours per week with days/night rotation, delivering high-quality, safe and person-centred care.

You will support the Senior Charge Nurse, coordinate the department, and lead a skilled team through daily clinical challenges while upholding NHS values and patient safety.

Competenze

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• 3 years Emergency Nursing Experience at band 5.
• Evidence of teamwork and ability to work using own initiative.
• Effective listening, interpersonal and time management skills.

Mansioni

• Coordinate the Emergency Department in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse.
• Ensure continuity of service delivery and maintain safe, patient-centred care.
• Lead and support the team through shift rotations and daily challenges.

Conoscenze

Emergency Nursing Experience

Formazione

NMC Registration

Descrizione del lavoro

Deputy Charge Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Charge Nurse based at University Hospital Ayr. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Location: University Hospital Ayr

Department: Emergency Department

Hours: 36 hours per week, working a shift pattern of days/night rotation over 7 days

Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)

Job closing date: 15/11/2026

Note: This post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

What you will do

You will be responsible for co‑ordinating the department in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse. You will be instrumental in ensuring a continuum of service delivery by responding to the many challenges presented on a daily basis on maintaining safe, effective, person‑centred care.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required

You will be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration with 3 years Emergency Nursing Experience at band 5. Evidence of team working skills with ability to work using own initiative. Effective listening and interpersonal skills and time management/management skills.

Contact

Senior Charge Nurses Sadie Wilson/Rosemary Murray/Sharon Deans on 01292 614522.

Right to Work

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.