Senior Charge Nurse - Orthopaedics

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Senior Charge Nurse in the Orthopaedic Trauma Ward at a leading healthcare provider in Glasgow. This role requires a highly motivated leader to manage a dedicated nursing team, ensuring excellent care for trauma patients. You'll oversee a 28-bed ward, contribute to budget management, and support the professional development of nursing staff. Join a diverse and inclusive organization committed to delivering safe and effective patient-centered care. If you're passionate about nursing and looking to make a significant impact in the healthcare field, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with NMC.
• Experience in Orthopaedics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team in the Orthopaedic Trauma Ward.
• Manage a 28-bed ward and oversee nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing

Orthopaedics

Patient Care

Budget Management

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC

Job description

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Senior Charge Nurse - Orthopaedics, Glasgow

Client:

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to over 1.15 million people, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse to lead the nursing team in the Orthopaedic Trauma Ward at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

We seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic leader. The Orthopaedic Trauma Ward SCN plays a key role in supporting the nursing team to deliver excellent care to Orthopaedic trauma patients. The post involves managing a 28-bed ward receiving patients from the emergency department, tertiary referrals, and transfers from HDU care.

The postholder will be the line manager for the nursing/midwifery team, overseeing registered and unregistered staff, ensuring standards of practice are maintained, reviewed, and developed, and that care is safe, effective, patient-centered, efficient, timely, and equitable.

You will also contribute to ward budget management, ensuring effective use of resources, supplies, and equipment, and support clinical supervision for nursing staff.

Applicants must be registered nurses with the NMC, with evidence of continuing professional development. Experience in Orthopaedics or demonstrated expert clinical and professional practice is essential. The shift pattern is Monday to Friday.

Details on contacting the Recruitment Service are available within the Candidate Information Packs.

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