Overview
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The Role: As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision. The post holder may be required to demonstrate procedures to and supervise registered and/or unregistered staff, as well as student nurses. Duties may vary with the type of ward / department and the degree of patient dependency. The post holder will direct, coordinate and supervise, where appropriate, the work of other staff within the ward or department to promote best practice in relation to patient care. In the absence of the senior charge nurse/team leader, or deputy, the post holder will provide cover to ensure effective operation of the ward/department.
What we will need you to bring
* Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration
* The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
* Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Excellent time management skills
* Working knowledge of basic information technology
Desirable / Additional Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or training undertaken post registration courses
* Evidence of CPD e.g. Flying
* Start, meeting PREP standards
* Cleanliness Champion
* Previous Registered Nursing position
* Evidence of post registration skills e.g. IV Drug therapy, cannulation and phlebotomy
* Evidence of positive role modelling
* Ability to use NHS Patient Management Systems
Contract type
* Permanent
* Part Time
* Variety hours
Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Surgical Directorate within University Hospital Wishaw. The working pattern for this role is days/nights/weekends. Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Additional Details
Looking to find out more? If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Leanne Brown, Senior Charge Nurse on Leanne.Brown3@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Nicole McMillan, Recruitment Administrator on nicole.mcmillan@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email).
Benefits
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* A minimum of 8 days of 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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