Deputy Charge Nurse- Internal Only

NHS Scotland; Ayr; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran invites applications for a Deputy Charge Nurse based at University Hospital Ayr. This permanent post requires a calm, confident leader who can coordinate the department in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse.

The role is a 36-hour week with day/night rotations across seven days, delivering safe, person-centred care in a busy NHS environment. The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and 3 years Emergency Nursing experience at Band

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and 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 abilities.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the department in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse.
• Maintain safe, effective, person-centred care and excellent communication with the multidisciplinary team.

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.

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.

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 Deputy Charge Nurse based at University Hospital Ayr. 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, 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.

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‑basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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