Senior Charge Nurse - Theatre Dept

NHS National Services Scotland; Larbert; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Scotland seeks a Senior Charge Nurse for its Theatre Department. This role involves overseeing a team of approximately 45 staff, driving service improvements, and managing operational procedures within a busy hospital environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and clinical experience in theatre nursing. A commitment to enhancing service delivery and promoting a collaborative workplace culture is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Clinically experienced theatre nurses or operating theatre practitioners in Anaesthetics, Scrub & Recovery.
• Visionary and capable of leading service improvements.
• Ability to manage a large team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage operational procedures for theatre staff.
• Lead the theatre service through organisational change.
• Enhance management of clinical teams in specific theatres.

Skills

Leadership skills

Proactive mindset

Clinical experience in theatre

Collaborative working

Job description

Fixed term/ Secondment opportunity for 12 months to improve service delivery.

Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.

Due to maternity leave an opportunity has arisen for the position of Senior Charge Nurse within Theatre department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. FV Theatre Department consists of 16 Operating Theatre within Forth Valley Royal Hospital and 2 Operating Theatres at Falkirk Community Hospital.

As SCN you are responsible for the development and operational management of approximately 45 staff across a continuum of beginner to proficient.

We are seeking clinically experienced theatre nurses/operating theatre practitioners in Anaesthetics, Scrub & Recovery who can lead the service into the future through organisational change and service improvement. The service has changed considerably in recent years and the SCN role is pivotal for sustainable change and growth. The ideal candidate(s) will be visionary, collaborative, and proactive. Leadership and coaching skills will be an asset to succeed in the role.

You will be responsible for specific theatres/areas within the department. This will include general surgery, breast, gynaecology, ENT/Max Fax, Urology & Ophthalmology specialities, anaesthetics, and recovery. This is a clinical based role, enhancing the management of the teams. You will work alongside x2 theatre coordinators, but roles will be aligned within job descriptions.

For informal discussions please contact Kath Fotheringham, Lead Nurse on 01324 566402.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.