NHS Scotland
Senior Charge Nurse - Gastroenterology
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
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
Senior Charge Nurse Ward 9, Acute Gastroenterology, Glasgow Royal Infirmary
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a motivated, compassionate and experienced Senior Charge Nurse to lead a dedicated nursing team within an acute gastroenterology ward. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, safe, effective and person-centred care while supporting staff development within a busy clinical environment.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- Base location - Glasgow Royal Infirmary
- Full-time, Permanent
- Shift pattern - Rotational, predominantly Monday to Friday early shift pattern
Key Responsibilities
- Provide visible clinical leadership and expert nursing advice.
- Lead, inspire and support the ward nursing team.
- Promote effective multidisciplinary and multi-professional working.
- Demonstrate sound judgement, critical thinking and confident decision-making.
- Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, efficient and person-centred patient care.
- Take responsibility for recruitment, supervision, development and deployment of staff.
- Support learning and development opportunities for nursing staff.
- Encourage evidence-based best practice and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with the ward multidisciplinary team and the ECMS senior management team.
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives and the development of nursing practice.
- Maintain and promote NHSGGC Care Assurance Standards.
- Be accountable to the Lead Nurse for clinical guidance and professional management.
- Hold overall responsibility for ward management and care assurance standards.
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Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required
- Significant nursing experience and leadership capability.
- Strong clinical leadership skills within an acute healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of safe, effective and person-centred care delivery.
- Understanding of NHSGGC Care Assurance Standards and best practice principles.
- Ability to support staff development, learning and professional growth.
- Experience of workforce management, including recruitment, supervision and staff deployment.
- Excellent communication and collaborative working skills.
- Strong critical thinking, clinical judgement and decision-making abilities.
- Commitment to service improvement and high standards of patient care.
What We Offer
- 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
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If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
- Gillian Walker, Lead Nurse - Gillian.walker19@nhs.scot - 0141 451 8160
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
Flexible Working
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.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Armed Forces Covenant
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.
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