Lead Nurse – Medical High Dependency Unit (Band 6)

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

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

You will support senior leadership, manage workforce requirements, and drive service improvements while delivering safe, patient-centred care in a fast-paced acute environment.

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 is 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

Registered Nurse

NMC registration

Leadership

Acute care

Clinical governance

Job description

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

You will support senior leadership, manage workforce requirements, and drive service improvements while delivering safe, patient-centred care in a fast-paced acute environment.