NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Senior Charge Nurse - Women & Children's Neonatology B7
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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
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The award-winning team at Princess Royal Maternity are excited to offer experienced Neonatal Nurses the opportunity to apply for a Band 7 role within our highly motivated community. We deliver a friendly and progressive neonatal service. The Unit comprises Level 3 intensive care, high dependency and special care cots. We also have a 4 bed rooming-in suite and benefit from a well-developed community liaison service. We are a ‘Baby Friendly’ family friendly department, and continue to strive for high levels of attainment when measured against national markers. We are keen to recruit an enthusiastic SCN who has the right level of experience and skills to enhance our service. As a key leader within the service, you will drive quality improvement, support staff development and help shape the future of neonatal care. Working within Scotland's largest NHS Board offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, collaboration and innovation while making a meaningful difference every day.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Princess Royal Maternity
Permanent, full-time
Part-time hours will be considered
Rotational day & night shifts across 7 days, 11.5 hours per shift
Key Responsibilities
- Provide visible clinical leadership and maintain responsibility for the safe and effective management of the ward or department
- Lead, support and develop the nursing and midwifery team to deliver high-quality person-centred care
- Ensure compliance with clinical governance, patient safety, infection prevention and quality standards
- Coordinate the patient journey, promoting effective communication, discharge planning and multidisciplinary working
- Manage workforce planning, resource utilisation, recruitment and staff performance within the clinical area
- Drive continuous quality improvement through audit, patient feedback and evidence-based practice
- Contribute to service development and support the delivery of local and national healthcare priorities
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Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- First level Nursing or Midwifery qualification with current NMC registration relevant to the area of practice
- Neonatal qualification and evidence of ongoing professional development to degree level or equivalent
- Significant post-registration experience within a neonatal or relevant clinical setting
- Demonstrable leadership experience with the ability to motivate, support and develop teams
- Strong knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, infection prevention and quality improvement methodologies
- Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
- Good IT and information management skills together with a commitment to delivering the highest standards of patient care and experience
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
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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
Designated Senior Charge Nurse, Susan Heron, susan.heron@nhs.scot, 0141 211 6349 or 0141 451 5223
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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.
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