Senior Charge Nurse - Bothwell, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland

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Bothwell, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Role:

First level registered nurse, managing all trained and untrained nursing staff within a defined team responsible for the delivery of nursing care to a high standard.

Carry overall responsibility for the supervision and management of nursing staff and clinical care delivered on an ongoing basis (continuous responsibility 24/7).

Responsible for delegation of clinical work to nursing staff appropriate to skill and grade

Ensure all patients' needs are identified / met through the implementation of the nursing process

Maintain nursing records in accordance with Nursing & Midwifery Council and organisational standards

NHS Lanarkshire:

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in in both North and South Lanarkshire.

NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring:

Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration
Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level
Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice.
Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality / area of practice.
Management qualification or equivalent gained through experience and continuous professional development
Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification
The post holder will possess excellent teamworking/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate others and work using own initiative
Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective time management skills
Working knowledge of basic information technology

It would be great if you also have:

Masters qualification in relevant area of Learning Disability Nursing
Completion of mentorship training
Study days / course / post graduate qualification in relevant clinical field
Wide overview of mental health and Learning Disability experience
Experience of working with children
Has demonstrated an interest in Learning Disability services and is aware of current service provision
Sufficient level or knowledge to make highly complex decisions around appropriate care pathways for individuals with Learning Disabilities
Evidence of personal contribution and leading service planning and redesign projects
Sufficient knowledge of Learning Disability comorbidities and effects on an individual's health.
Can demonstrate a Working knowledge of relevant legislative policies
Excellent time management skills
Previous experience of presentations and report writing
Previous experience in mental health and Learning Disability crisis management
Car driver with a full, valid UK / EU / EEA licence
Ability to work within a challenging environment
Flexible (occasional unsociable hours)

Contract type:

Permanent

Full time

37.5 hours

Location and Working Pattern:

This role will be based in Learning Disability Services within Kylepark Centre

The working pattern for this role Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm with some
flexibility

Looking to find out more?:

If you're looking to find out a bit more, then we would love to hear from you

Why NHS Lanarkshire?:

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire's benefits include:

A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
Occupational health services
Employee Counselling services
Worklife Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling.

This support can be accessed using