Deputy Charge Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a Deputy Charge Nurse to work in the Outpatient Departments of Crosshouse and Ayrshire Central Hospitals. The role involves delivering high-quality nursing care, assisting in the management of the service, and supporting junior staff. Candidates must be RGN registered with the NMC and have experience in an Outpatient Department. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential. This is a permanent, full-time position with various shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuous professional development is required.
• Band 5 staff nurse experience within an Outpatient Department is necessary.
• Working knowledge of basic information technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard nursing care in Outpatients services.
• Assist the Senior Charge Nurse in service management.
• Participate in rolling audits and quality assurance programmes.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Education

RGN registration with the NMC

Job description

Who we are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is 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).

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Charge Nurse within our Outpatient Departments based at both Crosshouse and Ayrshire Central Hospitals.

What you will do

As part of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will deliver a high standard of nursing care, supporting the delivery of Outpatients services between both Crosshouse and Ayrshire central Hospitals.

The post holder will assist the Senior Charge Nurse in the effective and efficient management of the service, nursing resources and supply budget, ensuring resources are efficiently utilised. You will also act as shift leader on a regular basis.

The post holder will be required to participate in the rolling audit and quality assurance programmes, contribute to teaching of staff and supervision of student nurses. Also assisting the Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring all staff have an annual review of performance and a personal development plan.

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

As a deputy Charge Nurse within the Outpatients Department you should be RGN registered with the NMC, have evidence of continuous professional development and have band 5 staff nurse experience within an Outpatient Department.

The post holder will be a motivated, organised individual with excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to the department and a desire to develop their leadership and managerial skills.

You will lead by example and act as a positive role model for all staff, promoting team working while managing day to day Outpatient provision to ensure high quality safe person centred care is delivered to the people of Ayrshire and Arran.

The post holder should have a working knowledge of basic information technology.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

Hours

This is a 37 hours per week post, offered on a permanent basis. Shifts include day shifts, short shifts, 12 hour shifts and may include weekends (this is determined by clinical activity).

Driving Licence/Car Ownership

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.

Contact information

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Eileen Stewart, Extension number 27282 email [e-mail]

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