Charge Nurse - Radiology

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 for this position is 5/7 plus on call.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Interventional Radiology for a highly motivated Charge Nurse Band 6 to provide leadership and ensure high quality, safe, effective, person-centred care within Interventional Radiology.

You will be expected to deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse in their absence and lead the nursing team and coordinate and direct the care. As Deputy Charge Nurse you will provide clinical leadership for the assessment of patient's needs, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care which are evidence based. A high degree of clinical expertise will be evident with the ability to work to high quality clinical standards. We are looking for an individual who has the ability to evidence leadership experience within a team and possess a desire to contribute to the development of the service.

You will:

• Be required to be flexible, forward thinking and able to work effectively within a changing and dynamic environment.
• Possess excellent communication and sound decision making skills be able to promote teamwork within a multi-professional environment.
• Support the Senior Charge Nurse in the recruitment, supervision, development and deployment of IR staff and ensure appropriate learning opportunities are available for all staff; encouraging best practice to deliver a high quality of patient care at all times in line with NHSGGC Care Assurance Standards.

Requirements/skills:

• You will be a Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration, educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level and have post graduate expertise within specialty / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safely, effectively and efficiently.
• You will demonstrate that you have effective leadership, communication and organisational skills. You will possess substantial experience at band 5 level within Interventional Radiology or similar clinical setting.

The shift pattern for this post is 5/7 with a requirement to participate in the OOH on call service. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/disclosure Scotland Check. As part of NHSGGCs pre-employment checking for all appointed candidates, It is essential that you are an Adult Registered Nurse with current NMC registration evidence of NMC registration is essential upon application. You should therefore note that candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current NMC registration will not be shortlisted.

Informal contact: Angela Kinney, SCN, , Angela.kinney@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.

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.

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