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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- Glasgow City HSCP
Post: Professional Nurse Lead – Older Peoples Services
Salary: Agenda for Change Band 8B - £61,325 - £66,018 per annum (pro rata)
Tenure: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours
Location: Glasgow City HSCP
Relocation Package where appropriate
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is an organisation which is renowned for modern high-quality patient care and progressive medicine. It is therefore vital that we continue to attract and nurture the most talented and public service focused people, both locally and from around the world.
NHS Glasgow Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest health organisation in Scotland providing acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of 1.2 million in 6 local authority areas.
Across NHSGGC we have six Health and Social Care Partnerships providing a range of complex integrated community services.
An exciting post as Professional Nurse Lead for Older Peoples Services has arisen within Glasgow City HSCP, the largest of our six HSCPs.
Glasgow City provides and hosts a range of services across the city, Greater Glasgow & Clyde and the West of Scotland – including Mental Health, Addictions, and Prison Healthcare. Glasgow City’s transformation journey over the past number of years has been hugely progressive and you will be joining at a time as we set on our next phase of improvement ambitions for community services, as well as leading our teams through COVID-19 recovery.
This post is the most senior nurse within Older Peoples Service within Glasgow City and as such is a key member of Senior Core Leadership and Professional Teams and various Strategic Planning Groups across Glasgow City.
The role provides key strategic professional leadership in the development of District, community and specialist nursing services across the HSCP ensuring the delivery of person centred, safe and effective nursing services and clinical practice. As a senior member of the Professional Nursing Leadership Team, this role provides support to the Chief Nurse, the wider senior nursing team and managerial colleagues in leading and directing the strategic professional and clinical development of nurses to improve care for all patients and clients. This post provides professional leadership across a variety of different roles and services and includes clinical oversite and leadership for a number of exciting Older Peoples project developments with the city.
The role works in partnership with Assistant Chief Officer (ACF), Heads of Services, Service Managers, Clinical Leads, Local Authority partners, Learning & Education and other agencies in line with good practice and organisational development requirements within the HSCP. This includes providing direction and guidance on professional issues by establishing effective clinical and care governance arrangements, and establishing an effective and highly skilled nursing workforce to meet the needs of the population.
As part of the HSCPs senior leadership team the principle objective of the post is to provide professional leadership to the nursing workforce and inspire, direct and promote improvements in Clinical Care and Healthcare Quality across Older People’s services in the city and foster a culture which values continuing professional development and strives for excellence in all aspects of the delivery of patient safety and care.
We are now seeking an exceptional and inspirational Professional Nurse Lead to join our team. We are seeking someone who in partnership with colleagues can lead the nursing profession through change working in partnership with our clinical and non- clinical colleagues to deliver strategic change, service transformation and continuous quality improvement.
A registered nurse with a first degree, post graduate Master’s degree and District Nursing qualification, you will have significant senior leadership and or management experience in the NHS or another complex multi-disciplinary public or private sector organisation. Strong influencing and leadership qualities and a significant and demonstrable track record of success in the delivery of organisational change and partnership working are also key requirements of the role.
If you are inspired by the challenges this opportunity presents and believe you have the relevant skills, experience and qualities we are seeking then we look forward to receiving your application which will be given careful consideration. 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. Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
If you would like to find out more about this role before applying, please contact:
Dr Julia Egan, Chief Nurse Glasgow City and Stephen Fitzpatrick – Assistant Chief Officer – Older Peoples Services Glasgow City on 07785 955141 or email: Julia.egan@ggc.scot.nhs.uk for a confidential discussion
For a Candidate Information Pack and further application information, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and follow the link to Greater Glasgow & Clyde, look under Senior Manager Level – Job Reference No: 83951.
Closing date for returning applications: Friday, 25th February 2022
Interview are expected to take place in late February/early March 2022.
The recruitment process will include a pre-interview discussion with the Chief Nurse and a formal panel interview. Please note to comply with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s social distancing practices we may carry out all stages of the recruitment process including interviews virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Find out more about NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde at www.nhsggc.org.uk