Charge Nurse - OPSS

Charge Nurse – OPSS

Apply for the Charge Nurse - OPSS role at NHS Scotland.

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. 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.

Rotational 12‑hour shifts.

Ward 1 is a 29‑bedged Geriatric Medicine ward for the elderly, caring for highly dependent and vulnerable patients with a wide range of medical conditions and clinical needs.

• Lead the team, promote and provide high‑quality care, and supervise qualified and unqualified staff.
• Ensure appropriate learning opportunities are met for all staff and encourage best practice in line with the CAS standards framework.
• Provide clinical guidance and professional management; deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse as required.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, confident communication, and effective organisational skills.
• Contribute to education and audit; evidence of personal development is expected.

• Substantial experience at band 5 level within a relevant setting.
• High level of IT skills and good understanding of policy, procedures and national targets.
• Desire to develop leadership and managerial skills.

Informal contact:
Senior Charge Nurse – Allison Rattray, 0141 347 8443 / 8781 or Allison.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and promotes a culture of inclusion across the organisation. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Applicants 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. Failure to comply may result in the application being withdrawn from the application process.