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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:
We are recruiting to a Charge Nurse posts within Care of the Elderly Gartnavel General Hospital. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to help lead, implement & evaluate standards of good nursing care within our service.
Ward 6a GGH is a 27-bedded Geriatric Orthopaedic Rehabilitation ward- the team care for some of the most dependant and vulnerable patients within the Hospital, who require ongoing rehabilitation for an orthopaedic injury and the specialist care of a Geriatrician.
On a daily basis you will be responsible for ensuring that you lead your team promoting & providing a high-quality care. Supervise qualified & unqualified staffs. You will ensure appropriate learning opportunities are met for all staff, encouraging best practice to always deliver a high quality of patient care in line with the CAS standards framework.
You will be a motivated, organised individual with excellent communication skills with a desire to develop your leadership skills and managerial skills.
You will be responsible to the Senior Charge Nurse for clinical guidance & professional management and will deputise for the SCN as required.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location based in Gartnavel General Hospital
- Permanent Contract
- Full-time position (36 hours per week)
- Shift pattern for this post are 11.5 hour days and nights on a rotational basis
Key responsibilities:
- Provide clinical leadership for the assessment of patient needs, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care which are evidence based. Utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others.
- Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines for records and record keeping.
- Practice within the legal & Ethical framework as established by Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and National Legislation to ensure patient interests and well being are met.
- Work within the National Health Service (NHS), NHS Greater Glasgow and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Legislation, Policy, Guidelines and Procedures.
- Ensure completion of clinical appraisals for pre and post registration nurses.
- Demonstrate own professional development.
- Identify research/clinical audit priorities in conjunction with relevant professional groups
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- First Level Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
- 1 years experience and appropriate post registration qualification/relevant experience in specialty.
- Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description.
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:
Terri Donnelly, SCN, On 0141 211 3191, or email Terri.donnelly@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.
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