NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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.
Band 6 Charge Nurse – Stroke Rehabilitation (Ward 56)
The shift pattern is: Monday- Sunday rotational 12hrs shifts.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our stroke rehabilitation service for a highly motivated individual to help lead, implement & evaluate standards of good nursing care as a Charge Nurse. Ward 56 is busy and dynamic ward that is focused of the providing person centred care to patients who are rehabilitating after a Stroke.
You will be responsible to the Senior Charge Nurse for clinical guidance & professional management and will deputise for the SCN as required.
On a daily basis you will be responsible for ensuring that you lead your team promoting & providing a high quality care.
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 demonstrate excellent leadership, confident communication and effective organisational skills. Evidence of personal development will be expected with a willingness to contribute to education and audit. A good understanding and knowledge of policy, procedures and national targets will be required to support the team.
You will possess substantial experience at band 5 level within a relevant setting and demonstrate a high level of IT skills. It is essential that you are currently a Registered Nurse with the NMC and that you have significant post registration experience with relevant managerial and clinical experience.
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