NHS Scotland
Senior Staff Nurse - Older Peoples Services
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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
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking for a motivated and compassionate Deputy Ward Manager to join our dedicated nursing team. This is an excellent opportunity to combine hands-on clinical care with leadership responsibilities, supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care while helping to develop and inspire colleagues. Working within Scotland's largest health board, you will be part of an organisation committed to excellence, innovation, staff development and improving outcomes for the patients and communities we serve.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Vale of Leven Hospital
12 hour shifts, between Monday to Friday
Permanent, full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Ward Manager in the day-to-day leadership and operational management of the ward or department
- Lead, coordinate and evaluate high-quality evidence-based nursing care for a defined patient group
- Supervise, support and develop registered nurses, healthcare support workers and learners within the clinical team
- Contribute to staff rostering, sickness absence management and effective workforce planning
- Participate in recruitment, appraisal processes and the development of personal development plans for staff
- Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive environment for patients, families, carers and colleagues
- Ensure effective use of resources, equipment and clinical systems while maintaining professional and regulatory standards
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Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required to Do the Job:
- First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Post-registration nursing experience
- Relevant post-registration qualification or equivalent experience within the specialty area
- Demonstrable clinical expertise with the ability to deliver and lead safe, effective patient care
- Strong leadership and people management skills with experience supporting and developing colleagues
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to use sound judgement, work independently and contribute to service improvement and organisational objectives
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
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Senior Charge Nurse, Karen Brown, karen.brown33@nhs.scot, 01389 817214
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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.
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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