About the role
Charge Nurse – Acute Respiratory Ward (QEUH), specialising in Cystic Fibrosis and Pulmonary Hypertension. Responsibilities include leading the ward team, ensuring high quality patient care, supporting staff education and audit, and managing resources.
Key responsibilities
* Assist in the support and management of nursing staff within the ward, ensuring that patient needs are assessed, care planned, implemented and evaluated.
* Support the ward sister/charge nurse in effective ward management, optimising resources and rostering to reflect activity requirements.
* Ensure effective management, security and safety of resources including supplies, pharmacy and equipment.
* Adhere to the organisation’s standing financial instructions.
* Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff and assist the ward sister/charge nurse with their supervisory, training and education responsibilities.
* Supervise junior staff and assist with clinical teaching of student nurses, qualified nurses and post‑registration nurses undergoing specialised qualification.
* Consult with medical staff in identifying and solving problems in patient care.
Requirements
* Registered Nurse on the NMC Register (Part 1 & 12).
* Significant post‑registration experience.
* Relevant managerial and clinical skills.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Education to, or working towards, degree level or equivalent experience.
Duration and Working Pattern
Permanent, full‑time posts of 36 hours per week.
Based at Ward 7D, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Shift pattern: Monday to Sunday, shift work.
Benefits
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
* Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
* Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses.
* Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
* NHSC discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
* Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.
EEO Statement
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all members of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
We recognise the importance of work‑life balance and are committed to offering flexible working options where service needs allow. Flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process.
NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
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