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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.
Post 1 - Renal Dialysis Units, Chronic Kidney Disease Nurse Specialists, Home Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
Post 2 - Acute Inpatient Nephrology, Adult Renal Transplant, Acute Nurse Practitioner Team
This is an exciting opportunity for two Lead Nurses to provide senior professional leadership to nurses within Renal Services which includes Renal Dialysis Units at Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, New Victoria Hospital, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Vale of Leven Hospital and Inverclyde Royal Hospital, CNS Services, Peritoneal Dialysis and Home Haemodialysis. The post holder will provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership to ensure the objectives and quality standards of NHS Scotland’s National Quality Strategy and National Nursing and Midwifery Quality Assurance Framework are achieved. You will have the ability to inspire, motivate and empower your nursing team and the wider health care teams when participating in clinical sessions to quality assure care delivery at the bedside and continually strive to improve the patient experience. In partnership with the Chief Nurse, General Manager, Clinical Service Manager, finance, human resources and medical colleagues, you will deliver sector department plans which drive financial efficiency and quality initiatives across the service simultaneously ensuring person-centered care is at the forefront of all decision making. To be considered for this post you must be a First Level Registered Nurse with significant post registration experience and a substantial period as a Band 7 senior level manager. Current registration with the NMC is essential. A Masters Degree or working towards is desirable, however a first level degree is essential. A recognised Clinical Leadership/ Management qualification and / or equivalent experience is also desirable. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to exert influence and develop constructive working relationships with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical staff. You will be able to demonstrate excellent team working skills, with the ability to work on your own initiative with effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills. You should hold a current driving license as travel across sites will be required. The shift pattern for this post is 5 over 7 days
Informal Contact: Eleanor Sommerville, Clinical Services Manager, Tel No: 07580817414
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
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