Senior Nurse Specialist: Lead Clinical Practice & Audit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days

NHS pension scheme

Incremental salary progression

Sick leave with length of service

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking an expert clinical practitioner to provide comprehensive advice and lead a team of Nurse Specialists across the organisation, ensuring patient-centered and safe, effective care while spearheading a programme of clinical audit and research. The role offers a flexible working pattern and a fixed-term post of 23 months.

Applicants should be registered with the NMC, educated at Masters level, with postgraduate expertise in the specialty, and a commitment to improving

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Educated to Masters level or working toward.
• Postgraduate expertise in specialty showing breadth to lead safety and efficiency.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead in planning, priority setting and decision making to meet patient needs and organisational goals.
• Initiate and lead in the development and implementation of clinical audit and subsequent improvements to measure and enhance performance.
• Provide encouragement and motivation to the nursing team acting in an advocacy role to ensure patient-centred care.
• Demonstrate ability to function as a manager and leader within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

NMC Registration

Masters level

Clinical audit

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking an expert clinical practitioner to provide comprehensive advice and lead a team of Nurse Specialists across the organisation, ensuring patient-centered and safe, effective care while spearheading a programme of clinical audit and research. The role offers a flexible working pattern and a fixed-term post of 23 months.

Applicants should be registered with the NMC, educated at Masters level, with postgraduate expertise in the specialty, and a commitment to improving