Senior Charge Nurse

NHS Forth Valley; Larbert; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is recruiting a Senior Charge Nurse for the chemotherapy day unit in the Oncology Department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert. The role requires expert clinical practice, leadership and a person-centred approach to care that aligns with the organisation's quality strategy.

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with NMC registration, ideally Masters level or working toward it, with cancer/chemotherapy experience.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Masters-level education or active progress toward Masters.
• Cancer/chemotherapy experience essential.
• Non-medical prescribing desirable.
• PVG Scheme membership required.

Skills

NMC Registration

Clinical leadership

Cancer/chemotherapy experience

Education

Master's degree (or equivalent) in relevant field

Job description

Forth Valley Royal Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to apply for the role of Senior Charge Nurse, chemotherapy day unit, Oncology Department.

The successful candidate will be an expert clinical practitioner providing comprehensive advice and support within the specialism.

You will ensure a person-centred approach to care delivery which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain the quality strategy.

You will be a Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration, educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level with post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safely, effectively and efficiently.

You will have a comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality with advanced specialist knowledge and experience of conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with this speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within the speciality.

Cancer/chemotherapy experience is essential for this post and non medical prescribing desirable.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance .

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments, we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.