Senior Charge Nurse- Medicine South - Glasgow, United Kingdom - NHS National Services Scotland

Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one ofthe largesthealthcare systems inthe 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 servicesto a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shiftpattern is Monday-Friday- Dayshift but could call for weekend working to support ward.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Medical services at the QEUH for a highly motivated Charge Nurse to provide leadership and ensure that high quality, safe, effective, person centred care in our Acute General Medicine Ward.

On a daily basis you will be expected to lead the wider team supporting effective care planning and safe discharge. You will ensure appropriate learning opportunities are available for all staff, encouraging best practice to deliver a high quality of patient care at all times in line with NHS GGC Care Assurance Standards. You will be responsible to the Lead Nurse for clinical guidance & professional management. As Senior Charge Nurse the candidate will have 24/7 responsibility for the management of the ward and delivery of care assurance standards. You will demonstrate that you have effective leadership, communication and and organisational skills.

Evidence of personal development will be expected with a willingness to contribute to education and audit at ward level. A good understanding and knowledge of policy, procedures, and local/national priorities will be required to support the team.

Informal Contact: Jill Leckie, ,

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections ofthe community. We promote a culture of inclusion acrossthe organisation and are proud ofthe diverse workforce we have.

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