Charge Nurse Renal Dialysis Unit

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 rotational shift pattern.

It is essential that you are currently a Registered Nurse with the NMC and evidence of continuing professional development is desirable.

Job share would be considered for this position.

We are looking to recruit a full time band 6 Charge Nurse for the busy New Victoria Hospital, RDU. The unit has capacity for 150 patients and operates both day and night. The NVH unit forms part of the wider Greater Glasgow and Clyde Renal Services which incorporates 6 Regular dialysis units, a home therapies training unit, 2 nephrology inpatient wards, the West of Scotland kidney transplant Unit and a renal assessment/day case unit. We are looking for an individual who has the ability to evidence leadership experience within a team and possesses a desire to contribute to the development of the service. The successful candidate will be expected to deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse, should have the ability to lead the nursing team to safely coordinate and direct care within the dialysis unit. As a 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. The post holder is expected to be flexible, forward thinking and able to work effectively within a changing and dynamic environment and provide specialist teaching and education to junior staff. The successful candidate will be educated to graduate level, with evidence of ongoing professional development, possess excellent communication and sound decision making skills. Experience within the renal service is essential as is the ability to perform as a skilled haemodialysis practitioner.

Informal enquiries are welcomed, please contact Andrea Sergeant, Senior Charge Nurse on Telephone Number: or email: Andrea.Sergeant@nhs.scot

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.  

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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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