Deputy Charge Nurse

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Crosshouse; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Deputy Charge Nurse (Band 6) for University Hospital Crosshouse. The post is permanent and involves a 36-hour week within the Theatre complex. You will have current theatre experience and lead a dedicated team to deliver safe, patient-centred perioperative care.

The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on evidence-based practice and continuous professional development within a collaborative theatre environment.

Qualifications

• Current theatre experience.
• Commitment to quality evidence-based patient-centred care pre and postoperatively.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills within a theatre team.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care to theatre patients before and after surgery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective patient pathways.

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 2 Deputy Charge Nurse based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Hours

36 hours per week.

What You Will Do

An opportunity has arisen in Theatres for Band 6 registered nurses. You will have current theatre experience. You will be committed to providing quality evidence based patient centred care to patients pre and postoperatively from a variety of specialties. You will demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills, be motivated, enthusiastic and have the ability to work effectively within the strong team dynamics of the Theatre complex.

You will be committed to lifelong learning and be able to demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Aileen Main, Theatre Co-ordinator or Joanne Phillips, Senior Charge Nurse on [phone].

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. The permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. 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. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro‑rated for part‑time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. Please visit here for further information. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.