Charge Nurse – Orthopaedic Trauma Ward, Glasgow Royal Infirmary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Charge Nurse to join our busy Orthopaedic Trauma Ward at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The ward provides acute care for patients with fractures and complex trauma, working within a fast‑paced multidisciplinary environment.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
* 2x full‑time at 36 hours per week
* 1x full‑time at 34.59 hours per week
Based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Shift pattern is rotational (Monday to Sunday).
Key responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership, developing innovative ideas to improve effectiveness and efficiency of care and collaboratively setting and measuring standards of care delivery.
* Develop expert practice in all pertinent areas of ward.
* Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients to ensure delivery of a high standard of care.
* Demonstrate competency in professional skills and expand those skills to meet the needs of the patients.
* Assist the Senior Charge Nurse to facilitate change processes within the area whether clinical or managerial in nature to ensure that the ward team foster innovative practice and meet patient needs.
* In the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse, the post holder will supervise, deploy and develop all staff to ensure efficient management of a rapidly changing and developing nursing service.
Essential qualifications
* NMC registration
* Significant post‑registration experience (acute setting)
* Proven leadership and excellent communication skills
Desirable qualifications
* Orthopaedic or trauma experience
* Leadership or development qualification
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
* HMS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
* Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part‑time working hours will be reduced on a pro‑rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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