Charge Nurse - Medicine

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included. The Role Potential candidates are invited to discuss this employment opportunity using the informal contact details within the advert. Informal visits can also be arranged to the wards before interview shortlisting. You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post. This post also requires candidates to have had significant post-registration experience working within acute care environments. Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Rotational day and night shifts Key Responsibilities
• Provide clinical leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
• Support and supervise nursing staff, acting as a role model to ensure high standards of practice
• Deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse, ensuring effective ward management and service delivery
• Maintain accurate and compliant patient records in line with NMC and organisational standards
• Lead on staff development, including appraisal, mentorship and creating a positive learning environment
• Ensure effective use of resources, including staffing, equipment and budget considerations
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration with significant post-registration experience
• Significant recent experience within a respiratory or acute medical setting
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to learning
• Strong leadership, organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support patients and staff
• Sound clinical knowledge and ability to deliver and supervise complex care
• Good IT skills and understanding of electronic patient records and clinical systems What We Offer We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities. As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
• 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
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies Interested? For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact Debby Peacock, Senior Charge Nurse, Debby Peacock, 01413147322 Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.
• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It's fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don't let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. 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 and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the in the first instance.