Senior Charge Nurse - Plastic Surgery

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + public holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries / learning & dev

Enhanced pay for public holidays

Employee support services

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an experienced Senior Charge Nurse for Ward 47, Plastic Surgery at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. You will lead registered nurses and support staff, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care across elective and emergency plastic surgery services.

The role requires strong clinical leadership, governance, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification with significant post-registration nursing experience.
• Experience within Plastic Surgery is desirable.
• A post-registration qualification in Plastic Surgery would be advantageous.
• Strong clinical leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Registered Nurses and HCSWs.
• Provide clinical leadership to support the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective patient care.
• Promote learning, development and professional growth within the nursing team.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure effective ward management and service delivery.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with care assurance standards.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and decision-making in a busy clinical environment.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Team management

Education

Registered Nurse

Plastic Surgery qualification (advantage)

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:

This is an opportunity for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to take on the role of Senior Charge Nurse (SCN) within Ward 47, Plastic Surgery, at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The postholder will lead a team of Registered Nurses and Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs), providing clinical leadership and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective patient care across elective and emergency Plastic Surgery services.

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 - 36 Hours per week

Shift pattern - Monday - Friday 0630-1430; may require adjusting start and finish times to support service

Base location - Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Registered Nurses and HCSWs.
• Provide clinical leadership to support the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective patient care.
• Promote learning, development and professional growth within the nursing team.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure effective ward management and service delivery.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with care assurance standards.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and decision-making in a busy clinical environment.

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

• Registered Nurse qualification with significant post-registration nursing experience.
• Experience within Plastic Surgery is desirable.
• A post-registration qualification in Plastic Surgery would be advantageous.
• Strong clinical leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to think critically and make sound clinical decisions.
• Understanding of care assurance standards and quality improvement principles.

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

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Claire Blake, Lead Nurse - [e-mail] - 0141 4146632

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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