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The post holder carries 24 hours continuing responsibility for their ward/department and will provide clinical leadership to the nursing team to:
Ensure safe and effective clinical practice
Enhance the patients experience of care
Manage and develop the performance of the team
Contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives
Ensure Healthcare Associated Infections and key performance indicators are applied to all ward teams eg. hand hygiene audits, environmental ward audits.
Ensure ongoing quality standards of treatment and care-giving
Ensure the culture, values, behaviours and skills set within the clinical environment meet a consistently high standard.
Ensure the promotion and implementation of the equality & diversity agenda.
Ensure the implementation of the Inequality Sensitive Practice (ISP) and links with health inequalities are actioned and taken forward.
Essential
First level nursing or midwifery qualification (appropriate part of NMC Register relevant to area) with first degree or evidence of continuing professional development equivalent to level 9 of Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) as a minimum
Ideally post holder should have a minimum of 5 years post registration experience within relevant area and/or demonstrate expert clinical and professional practice developed through experience and theoretical knowledge
Ability to maintain professional and personal credibility across all staff groups
Evidence of values based approach to care-giving as encompassed by the NMC code 10 and Essential Shared Capabilities
Evidence of caring, compassionate approach to patients, relatives and carers.
Ability to lead teams, lead practice and continuous professional development, work effectively as part of a multi-professional / multi-agency team
The shift pattern is;
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
Informal Contact
Fiona Magee, Lead Nurse on 07816079918 / 01475 505019
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Pack