Senior Charge Nurse

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dundee is seeking an experienced Senior Charge Nurse to lead the Cardiology team at Ninewells Hospital. The role involves operational management of a 9-bedded Coronary Care Unit and Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, providing leadership and ensuring high-quality care. Candidates must be registered with the UK NMC and have substantial experience in acute settings, particularly cardiology. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Extensive post registration experience.
• Expert clinical knowledge and professional practice preferably within an acute setting.

Responsibilities

• Operational management of the CCU and Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Ensure safe, effective, and person-centered care.
• Provide clinical leadership and support workforce development.

Skills

Leadership experience in acute cardiology

Clinical decision-making skills

Commitment to quality improvement

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Registered on Part 1 or Part 12 of the UK NMC Register

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.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse leader to join our Cardiology team as a Senior Charge Nurse within the 9-bedded Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory at Ninewells Hospital.

This post offers the chance to lead a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering specialist care to patients with acute cardiac conditions, including myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, and heart failure. The CCU is closely integrated with the Cardiac Cath Lab, which provides diagnostic and interventional procedures including angiography, PCI, and device implantation.

As Senior Charge Nurse, you will be responsible for the operational management of the unit, ensuring safe, effective, and person‑centred care. You will provide clinical leadership, support workforce development, and contribute to service improvement initiatives aligned with national cardiology standards.

We are seeking an individual with:

• Proven leadership experience in acute cardiology or critical care settings
• Strong clinical decision‑making and communication skills
• A commitment to quality improvement and staff development
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines

You will be supported by the wider cardiology leadership team and have opportunities for professional development through NHS Tayside and academic partnerships.

Informal enquiries welcome: Contact Christine Freel Senior Nurse for Cardiology, at [e-mail]

Applicants should be registered on either Part 1 or Part 12 of the UK NMC Register, with extensive post registration experience and be able to demonstrate expert clinical knowledge and professional practice preferably within an acute setting.

Short‑listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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