Overview
The Role: As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and may be required to demonstrate procedures to and supervise registered and/or unregistered staff, as well as student nurses. Duties may vary with the type of ward/department and the degree of patient dependency. Additional Required After 2 Years Post Registration: The post holder will direct, coordinate and supervise, where appropriate, the work of other staff within the ward or department to promote best practice in relation to patient care. In the absence of the senior charge nurse/team leader, or deputy, the post holder will provide cover to ensure effective operation of the ward/department.
NHS Lanarkshire: We serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. The organisation comprises Acute Services (hospital-based services over three main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, and North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surroundings areas.
What we’ll need you to bring
* Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration.
* The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative.
* Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Working knowledge of basic information technology.
Contract type
Permanent
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Medical Assessment Unit within University Hospital Monklands. The working pattern for this role is confirmed by the hiring manager. While this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply / Contact
Please contact Angela Kerr, SCN MAU, angela.kerr@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk. For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Anna Zastawnik-Baran, Recruitment Administrator, on Anna.Zastawnik-Baran@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email).
Benefits
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* Occupational health services
* Employee counselling services
* Work-life Balance policies and procedures
Additional Information For Applicants
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. If there is a high level of interest, the advert may close earlier. Please complete and submit your application early.
* For help to complete an application on Jobtrain please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
* Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk & spam folders) as well as your Jobtrain account for updates.
* We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
* Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another. Care-experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work and reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience. Failure to comply may result in your application being withdrawn.
Right to Work within the UK: NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies. Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.
#J-18808-Ljbffr