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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to lead the nursing team as the Senior Charge Nurse within Ward 52 Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy. Ward 52 is a fast-paced busy acute upper GI General Surgical Ward, comprising of 24 beds. We predominantly provide care to emergency admission patients from the receiving ward with a wide range of surgical, upper GI presentations and stepdown patients from the surgical dependency unit.
You must be able to demonstrate an ability and passion to deliver high standards of safe, effective and person centred care, which focuses on enhancing the patient’s experience and you must be able to work efficiently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
You are required to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and lead a nursing team with passion. You will be accountable for delivering on service provision, redesign and improvement to provide safe, effective, person centred care.
You will have professional and managerial responsibility for the nursing service on a 24 hour basis within Ward 52 at the Victoria Hospital and have overall responsibility for both clinical and staff governance issues.
You must be proactive and be able to demonstrate an ability to implement and manage change through effective leadership and evidence the ability to manage and develop the performance of a team.
Informal enquires regarding the post will be welcomed by Karen Peacock, Clinical Nurse Manager, Planned Care, Tel: 01592 643355 Ext 28956
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.