Charge Nurse - Macmillan Day Case Unit - B6

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Scotland Township (SD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Cycle to Work

Study bursaries

Learning opportunities

Enhanced pay for public holidays

NHS discounts

Counselling and support services

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is recruiting a Charge Nurse for the Macmillan Day Case Unit at Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and deliver high quality care to patients undergoing cancer treatment, while supporting staff development.

The role requires a live NMC pin, extensive oncology experience, and strong leadership. You will manage your caseload, contribute to service improvement, and foster a patient-centred approach in a busy

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration nursing experience in an acute healthcare setting.
• Experience in oncology, cancer services or related speciality.
• Demonstrable leadership skills to motivate, support and develop others.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical governance and quality improvement principles.
• Effective communication, organisational and decision-making skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and delivering high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care programmes
• Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care to patients receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy and associated treatments
• Supervise, support and develop registered and unregistered members of the nursing team
• Organise and manage your own caseload while contributing to the effective coordination of departmental resources
• Support workforce management activities including staff development, appraisal processes and resource planning
• Contribute to service improvement, clinical audit, research activity and the ongoing development of nursing practice
• Work collaboratively with patients, families and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver person-centred care and positive outcomes

Skills

NMC Registration

Clinical Leadership

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Organisational Skills

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

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post. Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Charge Nurse within the Macmillan Day Case Unit, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care to patients undergoing cancer treatment. Working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide clinical leadership, support staff development and help ensure excellent patient experiences throughout their care journey. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a specialist oncology environment while advancing your own professional development. NHSGGC is committed to supporting its staff, fostering innovation and providing opportunities to thrive within one of the largest health boards in the UK.

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 the interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please See Below For More Details

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Full-time, Permanent
• You will be based at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
• Shift Pattern: 08:00 am - 6:00 pm or 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care programmes
• Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care to patients receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy and associated treatments
• Supervise, support and develop registered and unregistered members of the nursing team
• Organise and manage your own caseload while contributing to the effective coordination of departmental resources
• Support workforce management activities including staff development, appraisal processes and resource planning
• Contribute to service improvement, clinical audit, research activity and the ongoing development of nursing practice
• Work collaboratively with patients, families and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver person-centred care and positive outcomes

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

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Relevant and significant post-registration nursing experience within an acute healthcare setting
• Relevant experience working within oncology, cancer services or a related speciality
• Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support and develop others
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical governance and quality improvement principles
• Effective communication, organisational and decision-making skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Commitment to continuous professional development and delivering the highest standards of patient care

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.

• 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

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Elaine Wilson, Senior Charge Nurse - 0141 301 7253 - [e-mail]

Carol Stevenson, Senior Charge Nurse - 0141 301 7254 - [e-mail]

Information for candidates

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

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