Deputy Charge Nurse

NHS Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Deputy Charge Nurse (Band 6) based at University Hospital Crosshouse, in a permanent 36-hour-per-week post. You will lead theatre teams and help deliver high-quality patient care across a range of specialties.

Ideal candidates will have current theatre experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development within a respectful, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• You will have current theatre experience.
• You will demonstrate leadership and strong communication skills.
• You will be committed to lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, evidence-based patient-centred care pre- and post-operatively across specialties.

Skills

Theatre nursing

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

NHS Scotland 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.

Who We Are

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 -

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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.

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 evidenced 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.

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. This 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. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.