ScotSTAR - Operational Lead - Paediatrics

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is expanding its nursing workforce within the Paediatric Retrieval Service. This exciting opportunity is for a Band 7 Registered Nurse who will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to children and their families. The successful candidate will not only provide direct patient care but also take on managerial responsibilities as the Operational Lead for the team. This role is ideal for motivated individuals with extensive experience in paediatric intensive care and retrieval, looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in paediatric intensive care and retrieval.
• Registered Nurse with managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to children and their families.
• Act as Operational Lead for the Paediatric team.

Skills

Paediatric Intensive Care

Nursing Management

Patient Care

Education

Registered Nurse (adult/child branch)

Job description

About the Paediatric Retrieval Service

The Paediatric Retrieval Service is part of the Specialist Transport and Retrieval Service for Scotland – ScotSTAR. ScotSTAR includes the Scottish Neonatal Transport Service, the Scottish Paediatric Retrieval Service, the Emergency Medical Retrieval Service (EMRS), and the Air Ambulance Service. Managed by the Scottish Ambulance Service, ScotSTAR conducts approximately 3,000 transfers annually, primarily using dedicated road ambulances, with some transfers via fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft provided by the Air Ambulance Service. The teams comprise experienced transport nurses, ANNPs, Nurse Consultants, Transport Fellows, and Consultant Neonatologists.

Job Opportunity

The Paediatric Team is seeking to expand its nursing workforce and is inviting applications from highly motivated individuals. The position is Band 7, and the successful candidate will provide high-quality care to children and their families. Candidates should have extensive paediatric intensive care and retrieval experience. This role also includes responsibilities as the Operational Lead for the Paediatric team, with specific managerial duties. The vacancy is open to Registered Nurses (adult/child branch).

Location

This position is based at Glasgow Airport.

Enquiries

For informal enquiries, please contact Clare Hargan at [e-mail].

Equality and Diversity Statement

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.