Team Lead Charge Nurse/ODP - TACC

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

Learning and development opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Résumé du poste

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a motivated Team Lead Charge Nurse/ODP to join the South Sector Theatre team at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. You will provide clinical leadership, oversee both registered and non-registered staff, and ensure delivery of safe, patient-centred care.

Live NMC pin (or HCPC) required with substantial perioperative experience. NHSGGC supports flexible working and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or ODP with current HCPC registration.
• Significant theatre/perioperative experience.
• Evidence of CPD and leadership ability.

Responsabilités

• Provide clinical leadership to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate person-centred patient care.
• Lead and support theatre staff to ensure safe high-quality care.
• Maintain accurate patient records per professional standards.
• Promote safe clinical environment and efficient resource use.
• Participate in staff development, appraisals and mentorship.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to drive service improvement.

Connaissances

Leadership

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Clinical judgement

Formation

NMC registration or HCPC registration

Outils

Theatre/perioperative setting

Description du poste

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

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare organisations in the UK, providing exceptional care to diverse communities across the region. We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Team Lead Charge Nurse/ODP to join our South Sector Theatre team. This is an exciting opportunity to combine clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, you will play a key role in developing staff, enhancing patient experiences and contributing to continuous service improvement. If you are passionate about leadership, teamwork and delivering excellent patient care, we would love to hear from you.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Full Time, Permanent
• You will be based at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Working Pattern: 10-hour and 12-hour shifts across the week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to support the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of person-centred patient care
• Lead and support registered and non-registered staff within the theatre environment
• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of patient records in line with professional standards
• Promote and maintain a safe clinical environment for patients, visitors and staff
• Support workforce management including rostering, absence management and efficient use of resources
• Participate in staff development, appraisals, mentorship and practice learning activities
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to drive service improvement and high-quality patient outcomes

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

• First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Operating Department Practitioner with current HCPC registration
• Relevant and significant experience within a theatre or perioperative setting
• Evidence of specialist knowledge gained through experience and professional development within the specialty
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support and develop others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate sound clinical judgement and effectively manage competing priorities

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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.