Senior Charge Nurse

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking individuals to join a new nursing team for a ward caring for patients pre- and post-surgery. This fixed-term or secondment role requires candidates to demonstrate leadership and high standards of patient care. The position involves working 37 hours per week across various shifts, contributing to a supportive and effective healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical expertise and continued professional development.
• Ability to manage and develop team performance.
• Proactive approach to inspire and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of safe, effective, and person-centered care.
• Implement and manage change through effective leadership.
• Work as part of a multi-professional/multi-agency team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient Care

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

Job description

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.

Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 months

An opportunity has arisen for individuals to join a new nursing team and ward that will care for patients from a variety of specialties and conditions pre- and post-surgery. The ward will be open 5 days per week – Monday to Friday and include day and nightshifts. The post is open to candidates interested in 12 month secondment or fixed term initially.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate an ability and passion to deliver high standards of safe, effective and person centred care, which focuses on enhancing the patient’s experience. Applicants should be proactive and be able to inspire and motivate others and demonstrate an ability to implement and manage change through effective leadership.

Relevant theoretical knowledge and clinical experience is desirable and the ability to demonstrate clinical expertise and continued professional develop essential. You must have good communication and leadership skills, and be able to evidence the ability to manage and develop the performance of a team and work effectively as part of a multi-professional / multi-agency team.

If interested in a secondment to this post written approval must be sought from your current line manager prior to applying for this role. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by: Senior Nurse Lesley McKenzie – [e-mail] or Lead Nurse Catherine Preater – [e-mail]

Hours of work: 37

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly.

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