Senior Charge Nurse / Midwife

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  permanent, part-time post of 34 hours per week, with a rotational shift pattern.

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours. 

You must be a registered nurse, registered childs nurse or registered midwife.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to Join the Neonatal Nursing team within the Neonatal Unit at The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley.  The Neonatal Unit provides Level 2 care to patients and their families within Greater Glasgow and Clyde areas and work in collaboration with other Neonatal Units across the NHSGGC areas.

As an experienced Senior Charge Nurse/Midwife and part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programs of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients.

In the absence of the Designated Senior Charge Nurse, you will deputise to provide cover to ensure the effective operation of the clinical area, Taking charge and running shift in the designates absence.

Experience in the field of Neonatal nursing is essential. The post holder will hold a recognised qualification in Neonatal Nursing.  Leadership qualifications are desirable but not essential, however experience in running a shift or taking charge is an essential requirement.

You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to family-centred care, continuing professional development, an understanding of the neonatal service, and the specific needs of our patients and their families here at RAH NNU.

You must be able to demonstrate evidence of ongoing clinical development and show sound knowledge and understanding of NHSGGC policies, procedures and strategies.

Please see job description for full specification and job role.

For more information, please contact: Lois Preston, Designated Senior Charge Nurse, , Lois.preston@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. 

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