Senior Charge Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent opportunity awaits for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to step into a Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse role within the Coronary Care team. This position, offered as a 12-month secondment, focuses on delivering high-quality patient care while leading a dedicated nursing team. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, showcasing exceptional leadership and communication skills to navigate the challenges of a busy service. With a commitment to service improvement, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care and team dynamics. Join a forward-thinking organization that values inclusion and supports flexible working options.

Benefits

Free accessible car parking

Discounts at Beardmore Hotel

Access to leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Proven skills to lead the nursing team in a high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrable experience in providing high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Drive ongoing improvement and provide high-quality care in the Coronary Care Unit.
• Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and assist in daily care delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Service Improvement

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Band 7 Experience

Job description

Please note this vacancy is only open to current employees of NHS Golden Jubilee.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse post within the Coronary Care team at the Golden Jubilee Hospital. This post is offered as a 12 month secondment open to internal applicants only.

The successful candidate will help drive ongoing improvement and provide high quality care to each patient requiring care within the Coronary Care Unit.

The successful candidate will have proven skills to lead the nursing team, assisting in the day to day delivery of high quality patient care within this demanding service. The ability to work successfully within the multi-disciplinary team is essential, as well as demonstrable experience in being able to provide high quality care to patients in the face of the day to day fluctuating service pressures, whilst role modelling their professional abilities to more junior members of the team. The post holder must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills across internal and external departmental and multi-disciplinary boundaries.

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals that display a “Can Do” attitude, specifically around Service Improvement. You must also have the ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment.

We are located on the banks of the River Clyde, and have free accessible car parking on site for staff. We also have the Beardmore Hotel, which is a 4* hotel and with that comes benefits for our staff and offers discounts within the hotel including its leisure facilities.

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process, please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.