Overview
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The Role: NHS Lanarkshire is looking to recruit a Senior Nurse. The post holder will provide professional leadership and act as a clinical lead for nursing/midwifery services within area of responsibility and, as required, across NHS Lanarkshire.
Responsibilities
* Professional and clinical lead for nursing/midwifery services within area of responsibility and, as required, across NHS Lanarkshire.
* Expert practitioner providing professional leadership, support and advice within the multi-disciplinary team across NHS Lanarkshire.
* Lead the development and implementation of a programme of clinical audit and research activity within the context of clinical governance.
* Responsible for auditing, evaluating, implementing and monitoring clinical standards, and provide advice and contribute to the education of staff within area of responsibility.
* Carry out all relevant forms of nursing/midwifery care; demonstrate procedures to and supervise registered and/or unregistered staff, as well as student nurses.
What we’ll need you to bring
* Registered Nurse/Midwife/ODP with valid NMC/HCPC Registration.
* Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level.
* Knowledge of NHS Scotland’s Leadership Qualities framework or equivalent framework.
* Management knowledge gained through experience and continuous professional development.
* Professional, leadership and managerial experience within specialty/area of practice with breadth of knowledge to lead safety effectively and efficiently.
* Extensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the health care agenda.
* Experience of assessing training needs.
* Experience of resource management (financial, human, capital).
* Experience in service planning, project management and performance monitoring/reporting.
* Knowledge and experience of needs assessment and data interpretation.
* Proven track record in leadership, strategic thinking and teamwork.
* Proven track record in developing innovative solutions and motivating staff to drive change.
* Experience in developing teams/services and integrated solutions to complex problems.
* Working knowledge of basic information technology.
Contract and Location
* Contract type: Permanent
* Employment type: Full-time
* Hours: 37 per week
* Location: This role will be based within University Hospital Wishaw.
Additional Information
Looking to find out more? If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Claire Steven, Chief of Nursing on claire.steven@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk for enquiries regarding the role. For recruitment process questions, contact Marion Bisset, Recruitment Administrator at marion.bisset@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (include job title and reference number).
Benefits
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* A minimum of 8 public holidays
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme with life insurance benefits
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* Occupational health services
* Employee counselling services
* Work-life balance policies and procedures
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