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Charge Nurse - Care of the Elderly Ward 55, Glasgow
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Client:
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Location:
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
3b355ae8fe1d
Job Views:
4
Posted:
25.08.2025
Expiry Date:
09.10.2025
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Job Description:
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.
The shift pattern is rotational 12hrs
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Care of the Elderly for a highly motivated individual to help lead, implement & evaluate standards of good nursing care as a Charge Nurse. Ward 5 5 is a 30 bedded Acute Assessment Unit for the Elderly Ward the team care for some of the most dependant and vulnerable patients within the Hospital, who have a wide range of medical conditions & clinical needs. On a daily basis you will be responsible for ensuring that you lead your team, promoting & providing a high quality care. Supervise qualified & unqualified staffs. You will ensure appropriate learning opportunities are met for all staff, encouraging best practice to deliver a high
quality of patient care at all times in line with the CAS standards framework. You will be a motivated, organised individual with excellent communication skills with a desire to develop your leadership skills and managerial skills. You will be responsible to the Senior Charge Nurse for clinical guidance & professional management and will deputise for the SCN as required. You will demonstrate excellent leadership, confident communication and effective organizational skills. Evidence of personal development will be expected with a willingness to contribute to education and audit. You will possess substantial experience at B and 5 level within a relevant setting and demonstrate a high level of IT skills A good understanding and knowledge of policy, procedures and national targets will be required to support the team.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service is available on the Supporting Information document.
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