Deputy Charge Nurse- Internal Only

NHS Scotland; Ayr; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NHS Ayrshire and Arran invites applications for a Deputy Charge Nurse based at University Hospital Ayr. This permanent role is 36 hours per week with a day/night rotation across 7 days.

You will coordinate the department in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse, and you will lead safe, person-centred care while supporting the multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication and initiative are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Have 3 years Emergency Nursing experience.
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork and initiative.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate the department in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse.
• Ensure safe, effective, person-centred care with the multi-disciplinary team.

Connaissances

Registered Nurse

NMC registration

Emergency Nursing Experience

Description du poste

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.

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.

Note that this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

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.

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Position

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

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, Working a shift pattern of days/night rotation over 7 days

What You Will Do

You will be responsible for co-ordinating the department in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse.

To undertake this role you must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills with nursing colleagues and members of the multi-disciplinary team. 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 For This Post

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.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact: Senior Charge Nurses Sadie Wilson/Rosemary Murray/Sharon Deans on 01292 614522.

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

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