Senior Charge Nurse - High Dependency Unit

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Senior Charge Nurse (Band 7) for the High Dependency Unit (HDU) at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The post involves 24-hour clinical leadership and overall responsibility for a nursing team delivering care to critically ill patients.

The role requires registration as a nurse with degree-level education, extensive critical care experience and strong leadership and communication skills. Permanent, full-time with a Monday–Friday pattern is offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with degree-level education or equivalent evidence of continued professional development.
• Significant post-registration experience in a critical care or related setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and 24-hour responsibility for the ward area.
• Ensure safe and effective clinical practice.
• Enhance the patient experience and quality of care.
• Manage, support and develop team performance.
• Contribute to achievement of organisational objectives.
• Implement and monitor HAI standards and KPIs including hand hygiene and audits.
• Maintain high standards of treatment and caregiving.
• Promote a positive culture, values, behaviours and skills within the clinical environment.
• Support equality and diversity initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

Clinical leadership

Decision-making

Education

Registered Nurse with degree-level education

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

Senior Charge Nurse (Band 7) within the High Dependency Unit (HDU), Clyde Critical Care at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The post involves providing 24-hour clinical leadership and overall responsibility for the nursing team delivering care to critically ill patients requiring organ support, specialist care pathways, and enhanced nursing observation.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, Full-time

Shift pattern - Monday - Friday

Base location -Royal Alexandra Hospital

Key responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership and maintain 24-hour responsibility for the ward area.
• Ensure safe and effective clinical practice.
• Enhance the patient experience and quality of care.
• Manage, support, and develop team performance.
• Contribute to the achievement of organisational objectives.
• Implement and monitor Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) standards and key performance indicators, including hand hygiene and environmental audits.
• Maintain high standards of treatment and caregiving.
• Promote a positive culture, values, behaviours, and skill set within the clinical environment.
• Support and implement equality and diversity initiatives.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Nurse with degree-level education or equivalent evidence of continued professional development.
• Significant relevant post-registration experience in a critical care or related setting.
• Expert clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and work effectively within a large multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving patient experience and maintaining high standards of clinical care.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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

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