Charge Nurse - #1798310

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is fully rotational 12 hour shifts.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Care of the Elderly for a highly motivated individual to help lead, implement & evaluate standards of good nursing care as a Charge Nurse.

Ward 6a GGH is a 27-bedded Geriatric Orthopaedic Rehabilitation ward- the team care for some of the most dependant and vulnerable patients within the Hospital, who require ongoing rehabilitation for an orthopaedic injury and the specialist care of a Geriatrician.

On a daily basis you will be responsible for ensuring that you lead your team promoting & providing a high-quality care. Supervise qualified & unqualified staffs. You will ensure appropriate learning opportunities are met for all staff, encouraging best practice to always deliver a high quality of patient care in line with the CAS standards framework.

You will be a motivated, organised individual with excellent communication skills with a desire to develop your leadership skills and managerial skills.

You will be responsible to the Senior Charge Nurse for clinical guidance & professional management and will deputise for the SCN as required.

You will demonstrate excellent leadership, confident communication and effective organizational skills. Evidence of personal development will be expected with a willingness to contribute to education and audit.

You will possess substantial experience at band 5 level within a relevant setting and demonstrate a high level of IT skills. A good understanding and knowledge of policy, procedures and national targets will be required to support the team.

Informal Contact: SCN Terri Donnelly at [email protected] or 0141 211 3191.

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