Charge Nurse/ODP - Regional Services

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Charge Nurse to join the Neurosciences/OMFS Critical Care Team within the Institute of Neurological Sciences at QEUH. This specialist 12-bed Critical Care Unit provides high-quality, person-centred care to critically ill patients requiring neurosurgical, neurological, and oral & maxillofacial services from across the West of Scotland. As a Charge Nurse, you will play a key leadership role in coordinating the delivery of safe and effective patient care, supporting and supervising staff, promoting clinical excellence, and contributing to service development. Working within a highly specialised multidisciplinary environment, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient-centred care, professional development, and quality improvement. The role offers excellent opportunities to further develop leadership and critical care expertise through a dedicated Clinical Educator. Flexibility, effective communication, and the ability to lead and work collaboratively within a team are essential. Applications are open to NMC UK registered nurses who are committed to delivering the highest standards of care and supporting the ongoing growth and innovation of the service.

Applicants should have Critical Care experience.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• This post will be based at the Institute of Neurological Sciences, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Full-time Contract (36 hours per week)
• Permanent post
• Shift pattern for this post are 12 hr days/nights/ weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients to ensure delivery of a high standard of care.
• In the absence of the SCN, assume accountability for the management of daily operational responsibilities in the ward including, work allocation, deployment and supervision of staff to ensure smooth running of the ward.
• In conjunction with the SCN sets monitors and evaluates standards of care within defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the ward and Division to ensure adherence to, and delivery of, a high quality service.
• Consults with the SCN to ensure that all nursing staff are aware of, and work within, local and Division policies and procedures to ensure the safe working practices are maintained for both patients and staff.
• Maintains effective communication with patients, relatives/carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that appropriate information is shared and patient needs are met.
• Leads and supervise/mentor junior staff/students who are providing care to patients and act as a source of advice to ensure their educational needs are met.
• Undertakes teaching of registered/non-registered nursing staff, including basic and post-basic students, and participate in the implementation of staff personal development plans to facilitate ongoing development.
• Organise own workload to ensure that the interests of patients/clients are met.
• Responsible for maintaining patient records within agreed standards. o Maintain departmental stock levels, through ordering of stores, ensuring the economic use of all resources.
• Develop the role by using evidence-based practice and continuously improve own knowledge following PREP guidelines.
• Participate in clinical audit and research programmes within the ward/department to ensure continuous development of evidence based practice.
• Participate in, and support quality improvement strategies in the ward/department – SPSP, CAS as examples.
• Please refer to the job description for further details.

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

• Registered Nurses on the NMC Register.
• Recognised post-registration course in critical care and/or leadership.
• Post registration experience, must be within an HDU/ Intensive Care Ward.
• Proven managerial and clinical skills.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Proven involvement in quality improvement.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

We would be delighted to show you around our department, to arrange this contact Pauline Barrie, SCN Critical Care, On 0141 232 7564 or email ***email_hidden***

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various” , we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community . We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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