Deputy Charge Nurse

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. 

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Charge Nurse based at University Hospital Ayr.

What you will do:

Station 16 is a 22 bedded ward delivering in-patient elective orthopaedic care to patients across Ayrshire and Arran.  As a Band 6 Deputy Charge Nurse within Station 16 you should be a motivated and enthusiastic individual who will deliver exemplary patient care and promote the enhanced recovery ethos. You must have a genuine interest in Orthopaedics and be dedicated to patient centred care. You should have evidence of continued professional development along with all standard mandatory and statutory training up to date. Working in conjunction with the Senior Charge Nurse to lead the team, and deputising in their absence, the post holder will have a responsibility and accountability for maintaining both clinical and staff governance.  

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

You will be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Significant post registration experience, with a sound knowledge and experience in the speciality

Post registration qualification relevant to specialty or equivalent experience

Working knowledge of the Organisational policies and Procedures.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours: 34.1 per week

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Dyanne Reid, Senior Charge Nurse: Dyane.reid@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

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