Charge Nurse

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. 

This is a fulltime post of 37 hours per week, with a rotational shift pattern and 11.5 hour shifts.

You must be a Registered Nurse on the UK NMC.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the nursing team within the Medical Assessment unit at We are a busy, dynamic, assessment unit that embraces change and improvement. MAU is a 23 inpatient 6 assessment spaces hybrid assessment unit. Will embrace a multi-disciplinary approach to delivering the best care experience possible for patients, their families and carers. This post offers the opportunity for individuals to further advance their nursing skills and knowledge.We are looking for individuals who are passionate about the Care of patients in an acute setting, possess a positive attitude to change and are committed to the delivery of high quality person centred care.  Along with the senior nursing team, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective day-to-day leadership and management of the nursing team within the unit, acting as a clinical expert. You should also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with evidence of continued professional development. Applicants should have proven ability in influencing change along with effective leadership and management skills.

For more information, please contact: Jennifer Blackburn, SCN, , Jennifer.blackburn@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- NHS Scotland 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, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. 

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. 

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process. 

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