Senior Charge Nurse - Emergency Care and Medical Specialities (ECMS)

NHS Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Senior Charge Nurse for the Emergency Care and Medical Specialities team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. This role involves providing specialist care in a busy ward, supporting a diverse patient population, and contributing to a positive team environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid nursing license.
• Experience in emergency care or medical specialties.
• Ability to engage in a positive ward culture.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment, planning, and delivery of specialist care.
• Engage in positive ward culture and enhance patient experience.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

Senior Charge Nurse - Emergency Care and Medical Specialities (ECMS)

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this position is 7 day cover.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Charge Nurse to join the ECMS Medical Specialities teams within the Royal Alexandra Hospital. This post is based within ward 11 Acute Respiratory/General Medical ward.

Ward background

The ward operates at 30 bed capacity and provides care to patients with a variety of respiratory conditions and illnesses. The ward also provides care to patients on a general medical pathway. Staff working within the ward will gain experience and confidence in using non-invasive ventilation (NIV), insertion and management of chest drains and oxygen delivery and titration. The ward provides multiple learning opportunities and experiences.

“the ward is busy and respiratory patients can be very acute, but it has taught me a lot in a short space of time” - Newly Qualified Nurse 2024

The ward benefits from support of the Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist and Respiratory Nurse Specialist teams.

Staff Group & Work Pattern

The team consists of a friendly and caring group of nurses at varying stages of their career and we would welcome applicants of all levels of experience. Senior Charge Nurses typically work Monday to Friday with occasional weekend cover.

Roles & Responsibilities

The successful candidates will become part of the nursing team who will support the assessment, planning and delivery of specialist care. You must be able to demonstrate your ability to engage in a positive ward culture and support the clinical team and engage in programmes of care to enhance the patient journey and patient experience contributing towards delivery of positive outcomes using the Excellence in Care framework. You will be responsible to the Lead Nurse and be expected to work on your own merit, be supported by your colleagues and remain engaged in productive team dynamics. The successful candidate should be innovative and be creative within their organisational role.

Support and development

The medical wards are supported by our own Clinical Nurse Educator. Support for new managers will be provided

by way of peer mentorship and educational pathways.

Interested?

Potential candidates are invited to discuss this employment opportunity by contacting: Claire Ganner, Lead Nurse 07977030666. We are happy to arrange an informal visit to the ward/RAH site.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.

Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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