Senior Charge Nurse - Older People Services

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 Monday to Friday. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse post within ward 8A, Gartnavel General Hospital Ward 8A is a 27-bedded Elderly Rehabilitation Ward. The Team care for some of the most dependent and vulnerable patients within the hospital with a wide range of medical conditions and clinical needs.
This post would be ideal for existing B6 Staff looking to expand on existing clinical skills and to further develop management skills, however applications from existing B7 Staff wishing to gain additional experience in another clinical area are also welcome to apply.
This post will have particular emphasis on:

• leadership skills
• the ability to make improvements within the service
• contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives
• self-motivate and the ability to motivate others
• possessing excellent communication skills

It is essential that you are a Registered General Nurse and have current NMC Registration - holding a current full professional registration is an essential requirement for the post. You should have relevant leadership and Nursing experience and show evidence of continuing professional development.

This post requires PVG Scheme membership. 

Informal contact: Lisa Main, Interim Clinical Services Manager, , Lisa.main2@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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