Deputy Charge Nurse B6

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

Learning and development opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Medical High Dependency Unit (MHDU) as a Band 6 Deputy Charge Nurse at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. This permanent, part-time role offers day/night rotation and a supportive, patient-centred environment.

You will work alongside the Senior Charge Nurse to provide clinical and operational leadership, contribute to workforce management, lead service improvements, and uphold high nursing standards in a busy acute

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration experience in an acute care setting.
• Strong clinical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Experience in High Dependency, Critical Care, or Acute Medical Services desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy and dynamic acute healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Charge Nurse with clinical and operational leadership.
• Contribute to workforce management and staff supervision.
• Lead and support service improvement initiatives.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
• Promote high standards of nursing practice within the unit.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Skills

NMC registration

Acute care experience

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

The role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join the Medical High Dependency Unit (MHDU) as a Band 6 Deputy Charge Nurse. MHDU is a 14-bedded unit comprising 8 Level 2 and 6 Level 1 beds, providing specialist care for acutely unwell medical patients. The successful candidate will support the Senior Charge Nurse in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a fast-paced acute environment.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, part-time 34.65 hours per week with day/night rotation

Base location: Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Key responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Charge Nurse with clinical and operational leadership.


• Contribute to workforce management and staff supervision.


• Lead and support service improvement initiatives.


• Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care.


• Promote high standards of nursing practice within the unit.


• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

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

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.


• Significant post-registration experience in an acute care setting.


• Strong clinical, communication, and leadership skills.


• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.


• Experience in High Dependency, Critical Care, or Acute Medical Services is desirable.


• Ability to work effectively in a busy and dynamic acute healthcare environment.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays


• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits


• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme


• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses


• Enhanced pay for working public holidays


• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services


• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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