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The Role
Overview
NHS Lanarkshire is looking to recruit a Senior Nurse. The post holder will provide professional and clinical leadership for nursing/midwifery services within area of responsibility and, as required, across NHS Lanarkshire.
Contract type: Permanent
Employment type: Full-time
Hours: 37 hours
Location: University Hospital Wishaw
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 give advice, support, and contribute to the education of staff, as appropriate, 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 will need you to bring
* Registered Nurse/Midwife/ODP with valid NMC/HCPC Registration
* Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level
* Be able to demonstrate 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 speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required 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 i.e. financial; human; capital
* Experience in service planning, project management and performance monitoring/reporting
* Knowledge and experience of needs assessment and analysis/interpretation of related data
* A proven track record in sound and effective leadership. Ability to think strategically, corporately and act as a team player
* A proven track record in developing innovative solutions in meeting organisational requirements and motivating staff to affect change
* A proven track record in developing teams/services and integrated solutions to complex and challenging problems
* Working knowledge of basic information technology
What NHS Lanarkshire offers
* A supportive environment with opportunities to develop skills and advance your career
* Benefits include: 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
Additional information
* Location: This role will be based within University Hospital Wishaw. Shortlisted applicants may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
* Investigate further information on the role through the Job Description or information pack on the recruitment webpage.
* For enquiries about the role: Claire Steven, Chief of Nursing at claire.steven@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
* For recruitment process questions: Marion Bisset, Recruitment Administrator at marion.bisset@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (include job title and reference number in email)
* How to apply: See Jobtrain application process guidance
Right to Work
NHS Lanarkshire is committed to ensuring the right to work in the UK. UK Visas & Immigration rules apply. Some posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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