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Charge Nurse - Community Nursing, East Kilbride
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Client:
NHS Scotland
Location:
East Kilbride, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
The Role
The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of an accessible, appropriate, high quality and effective nursing service to all age groups in the community by working in partnership with patients, care providers and other agencies.
The post holder will ensure a person-centered approach to care delivery that is safe and effective, maintaining quality standards.
The post holder will function as an independent autonomous practitioner with in-depth knowledge, expertise, and experience to lead and enable the Community nursing team to provide quality nursing services.
The post holder will lead, manage, and support the Community nursing team, be a clinical expert, involved in public health activities, accountable for a caseload over 24 hours, and be a key member of the Integrated Primary Care team and other multidisciplinary groups.
About NHS Lanarkshire
Interested in working with NHS Lanarkshire? Join our team!
We serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire. Our services include hospital-based acute services, primary healthcare, and social care services.
What you'll need
* Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration
* SPQ District Nursing/Nursing in the Home or equivalent Post Graduate Study
* Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level
* Postgraduate expertise in your specialty demonstrating leadership and knowledge
* Knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards
* Experience with relevant conditions, pathology, policies, and procedures
* Leadership skills for managing service delivery
* Continuous Professional Development including postgraduate qualifications
* Teamwork, motivation, initiative, and excellent communication skills
* Basic IT skills
Please note: a full UK/EU/EEA driving license is required for roles needing driving.
Preferred qualifications
* Post-registration experience, especially in primary care
Contract details
Permanent, Full-time or Part-time, 37 hours/week
Location and hours
Based at ICST Community Nursing, Hunter Health Centre. Working hours: 0745-1545, 0845-1645, 1230-2030.
Applicants may be considered for similar roles in other locations.
Learn more
Contact Adnan Saddique, Recruitment Administrator, for inquiries (email provided).
Why join NHS Lanarkshire?
We offer a supportive environment, career development, benefits like annual leave, NHS pension, sick leave, occupational health, counselling, and work-life policies.
Further info
Refer to the Job Description and our recruitment webpage for more details.
Application tips
* Apply early; applications close at midnight on the deadline.
* Help with applications: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
* Check your email regularly for updates.
We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workforce. Applicants should provide authentic responses, and the use of AI or third-party tools for responses is discouraged.
Right to Work
We verify the right to work in the UK for all employees. Check eligibility prior to applying. Note: some posts are not eligible for sponsorship.
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