Charge Nurse- Emergency Care & Medical Services

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.  

The shift pattern is rotational Monday-Sunday 11.5 hour shifts.  

As part of the multidisciplinary team and without supervision, the post holder has the responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients within clinical settings.

The role of the department is to co-ordinate the provision of seamless care for patients from pre - admission to discharge by utilising efficient verbal and written communication practices with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team / Primary Care Services and Carers.

Knowledge, Training and Experienced Required:

• Registered Nurses on the NMC Register
• Previous respiratory/medical experience desirable
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Good IT knowledge and skills
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of a range clinical procedures and practices
• Knowledge of hospital policies/procedures and practices specific to the working environment
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to use initiative

Informal Contact: Lisa Johnston, Lisa.johnston2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.  

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. 

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. 

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. 

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