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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a charge Nurse to join the ECMS Medical Specialities teams within the Royal Alexandra Hospital. This post is based within ward 11 Acute Respiratory/General Medical ward.
Ward background
The ward operates at 30 bed capacity and provides care to patients with a variety of respiratory conditions and illnesses. The ward also provides care to patients on a general medical pathway. Staff working within the ward will gain experience and confidence in using non-invasive ventilation (NIV), insertion and management of chest drains and oxygen delivery and titration. The ward provides multiple learning opportunities and experiences.
“the ward is busy and respiratory patients can be very acute, but it has taught me a lot in a short space of time, the SCN is so supportive and very knowledgeable” NQN 2022
The ward benefits from support of the Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist and Respiratory Nurse Specialist teams.
Staff Group & Work Pattern
The team consists of a friendly and caring group of nurses at varying stages of their career and we would welcome applicants of all levels of experience. We are also keen to explore alternative work patterns out with the standard 12 hour rotational shift patterns.
Roles & Responsibilities
The successful candidates will become part of the nursing team who will support the assessment, planning and delivery of specialist care. You must be able to demonstrate your ability to engage in a positive ward culture and support the clinical team and engage in programmes of care to enhance the patient journey and patient experience contributing towards delivery of positive outcomes using the Excellence in Care framework. You will be responsible to the Senior Charge Nurse and be expected to work on your own merit, be supported by your colleagues and remain engaged in productive team dynamics. The successful candidate should be innovative and be creative within their organisational role you should also have significant post registration experience and knowledge of respiratory patients and their management is desirable.
Support and development
The Senior Charge Nurse is committed to developing staff at all grades and ensuring access to training and education. The medical wards are supported by our own Clinical Nurse Educator.
Interested?
Potential candidates are invited to discuss this employment opportunity by contacting Debby Peacock SCN on 01413147322 or Claire Ganner, Lead Nurse 07977030666. We are happy to arrange an informal visit to the ward/RAH site.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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