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This post is a 2 year Fixed Term/Secondment and is only open to current NHSGGC employees
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is Scotland’s largest health system, serving a core population of 1.2 million people and providing specialist services to 2.2 million people across the West of Scotland. With an annual revenue budget of approximately £4.65 billion and a workforce of over 42,000 staff, NHSGGC plays a pivotal role in improving population health, tackling inequalities and delivering safe, effective, person-centred care.
We are is seeking an exceptional Chief Nurse to provide strategic and professional leadership within the high-profile QEUH Rectification and Public Safety & Confidence Programme.
Reporting to the Deputy Nurse Director, Acute Services, and working as part of a triumvirate leadership team, this role is central to restoring public confidence, enhancing patient safety, and driving sustainable improvements in care quality at Scotland’s largest acute hospital.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide visible, values-driven leadership for nursing and midwifery
- Lead transformational change focused on patient safety, quality, and culture
- Ensure delivery of national standards including CAAS, SPSP and IPC frameworks
- Oversee clinical governance, risk management, and assurance processes
- Lead complex regulatory, legal and investigative responses
- Build effective partnerships across clinical, operational and system teams
- Provide assurance to the Board, Scottish Government and regulators
About You
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Degree and Masters level qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Significant senior leadership experience in a complex healthcare environment
- Proven track record in quality improvement, patient safety and service transformation
- Strong leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to lead a nationally significant programme and make a lasting impact on patient safety and care quality across NHS Scotland.
For an informal discussion please contact:
Morag Gardner, Deputy Nurse Director
Telephone: 07980914819
email: morag.gardner@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
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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.
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