197661 Deputy Charge Nurse

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Band 6 Emergency Department Deputy Charge Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Band 6 Deputy Charge Nurse Team within the Emergency Department. As a Deputy Charge Nurse working within the Emergency Department at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team of which the post holder will have responsibility for assessment of care needs, evaluation of care plans and ensuring the delivery of the highest quality care to patients. In the absence of a Senior Charge Nurse, the post holder will have continuing responsibility for the management of the department, including supervision and deployment of staff.

The post holder has responsibility and accountability for maintaining both clinical and staff governance.

You will provide strong leadership, excellent communication skills and have the ability to develop and support staff with clinical expertise. You will be expected to function effectively under pressure without compromising basic standards of care and professionalism.

You must have advanced clinical expertise and be willing to participate in research and audit projects. In return we will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your professional development.

You will be able to demonstrate that you can manage a dedicated team to deliver nursing care of the highest standards to our patients, while working under pressure. Considerable post-qualification experience in emergency nursing or relevant nursing speciality is essential. You must be able to work independently and competently in all clinical areas of emergency nursing.

Hours: 37hrs per week - working rotational shift pattern over 7 days including both days and nights (12.5hr shifts)

Informal enquiries: SCN Jen McLeish or Jen McLean, or jennifer.mcleish2@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or Jen.McLean@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.