Senior Charge Nurse: Lead Care, Develop Teams

NHS National Services Scotland; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days

NHS pension

Salary progression

Sick leave benefits

Discounts & more

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide clinical leadership across a ward or department. You will lead recruitment, supervise staff, and ensure delivery of high‑quality care, with a strong focus on patient and family experience.

The role requires degree-level education with ongoing professional development and expert knowledge of clinical guidelines within the specialty. A supportive NHS environment offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Degree level qualification or working towards one.
• Postgraduate expertise in the area demonstrates leadership.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and expert advice to nursing staff.
• Oversee recruitment, supervision, and deployment of unit staff.
• Ensure high quality care by assessing care needs and developing care programmes.
• Lead the nursing team to keep patients and carers at the centre of care.

Skills

NMC registration

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Care planning

Education

Nursing degree / degree-level

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide clinical leadership across a ward or department. You will lead recruitment, supervise staff, and ensure delivery of high‑quality care, with a strong focus on patient and family experience.

The role requires degree-level education with ongoing professional development and expert knowledge of clinical guidelines within the specialty. A supportive NHS environment offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth.