Senior Charge Nurse / Emergency Nurse Practitioner

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking an Emergency Nurse Practitioner to join their team. The role requires providing a high standard of care to a defined patient group, with responsibilities including independent prescribing and technical aspects of care such as ECG recording and IV medication administration. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in an Emergency Department. The position offers a rotational shift pattern and aims to deliver exceptional care to a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Emergency Department is essential.
• Competent in technical, invasive, and physical aspects of care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high standard of care to the defined patient group.
• Perform necessary technical and invasive aspects of care.
• Conduct independent prescribing and clinical assessments.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Independent prescribing

Clinical assessment

ECG recording

Venepuncture

Cannulation

IV medication administration

Education

Emergency Nurse Practitioner with extended role capability

Independent prescribing qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

Shift Pattern

The shift pattern for this post is 1 1.5 hours rotational over 24 hours and 7 days.

Emergency Complex

The Emergency Complex at Glasgow Royal Infirmary comprises the Emergency Department and Acute Assessment Unit, managing approximately 350 patients per day. The complex cares for a varied range of patients from the Northeast of Glasgow.

Role

You will work within the nursing and multi‑professional team to ensure a high standard of care to a defined patient group, competently performing the necessary technical, invasive and physical aspects of care. It is essential that you are an Emergency Nurse Practitioner and competent or working towards extended roles including an independent prescribing qualification, clinical assessment. ECG recording, venepuncture, cannulation, IV medication administration is essential. Applicants should have 5 years or more previous experience of working in an Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standard of care to defined patient group
• Competently perform necessary technical, invasive and physical aspects of care
• Independent prescribing and clinical assessment
• ECG recording, venepuncture, cannulation, IV medication administration

Qualifications

• Emergency Nurse Practitioner with extended role capability
• Independent prescribing qualification
• 5+ years experience in an Emergency Department

Contact

Informal contact: Lead Nurse - Debbie McCoach 0141 211 6306 or [e-mail]

EEO Statement

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland 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.

Armed Forces Covenant

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.