Senior Charge Nurse OMFS Ward 63 - Glasgow, United Kingdom - NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Description
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the 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 services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern is Monday to Sunday cover days including weekend working.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Senior Charge Nurse to lead the team. This 23 bedded ward provides acute emergency and elective Oral maxillo-facial care as part of the Regional Service to the West of Scotland. You must be a registered nurse with strong leadership skills and experience in the field of Maxillo-facial nursing. You will ensure safe and effective clinical practice and enhance the patient's experience of care.
You will manage and develop the performance of the team and contribute to the delivery of the organizations objectives. You will ensure Healthcare Associated Infections and key performance indicators are applied to all ward teams e.g. hand hygiene audits, environmental ward audits. As clinical leader you will promote teamwork within a multi-professional environment, demonstrating critical analysis and decision making skills, leading the delivery of a clinically excellent, high quality service influencing and facilitating change within ward/department and where appropriate the organization. You will ensure visibility for patients and carers/relatives on a daily basis.
You will promote a clean comfortable, caring and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection, risk management and critical incident reporting and analysis, assessing and managing actual and potential risks to health and well-being. You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to patient-centred care, quality improvement, continuing professional development and clinical expertise in neurology. You will demonstrate flexibility, and a willingness to participate in service progression and growth.
The ability to lead and manage change is essential.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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