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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:
The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (BWoSCC) in-patient wards cares for patients receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy and relevant treatments for cancer, we operate 24/7.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to take on 24-hour continuing responsibility for the ward or department, providing visible clinical leadership to the nursing and midwifery team.
You will play a central role in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality clinical practice, while driving continuous improvement across all aspects of patient care and team performance.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- This is a permanent post working 36 hours per week.
- These hours will be worked Monday to Friday from 0900 to 1700.
- This post will be based within the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.
- Interviews are due to take place on the 15th of May
Key responsibilities:
As a clinical leader, you will promote teamwork within a multi-professional environment, demonstrating critical analysis and decision-making skills while leading the delivery of a clinically excellent, high-quality service.
You will influence and facilitate change within the ward or department and, where appropriate, across the organisation, ensuring visibility for patients, carers, and 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 control, risk management, and critical incident reporting and analysis, while assessing and managing actual and potential risks to health and well-being.
You will coordinate the patient journey by planning and managing episodes of care, including smooth transitions to other settings, promoting effective discharge, and maintaining clear communication with interdisciplinary and interagency teams as required.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- First-level nursing or midwifery qualification with registration on the appropriate part of the NMC Register relevant to the area, plus a first degree or evidence of continuing professional development equivalent to level 9 of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) as a minimum.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, experience in quality improvement implementation, knowledge of clinically effective practice, patient safety, and clinical expertise within a relevant area, or evidence of expert clinical and professional practice developed through experience and theoretical knowledge.
- Ability to maintain professional and personal credibility across all staff groups.
- Significant registration nursing experience essential with relevant clinical leadership
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:Nicky Donnelly - Lead Nurse on 0141 301 7079 or nicky.donnelly@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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