Charge Nurse - Spinal Injuries; Philipshill Ward

Employer

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)

Permanent band 6 Charge Nurse post to manage Philipshill ward within the QENSIU. This national unit cares for patients with spinal cord injury, providing rehabilitation and preparing patients for discharge after a SCI. We seek an experienced registered nurse with current NMC registration and significant post‑registration experience at band 5 level, passion for rehabilitation, and strong leadership skills.

• Base location is Queen Elizabeth University Hospital – National Spinal Injuries Unit
• Permanent contract
• Full‑time position
• Shift pattern – rotational days and nights; 11.5 hrs Monday‑Sunday

• Assess care needs and design, implement and evaluate programmes of care to ensure high‑standard delivery.
• Assume full accountability for daily ward operations in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse, including staff allocation, work deployment and supervision.
• Set, monitor and evaluate standards of care, ensuring compliance with ward and division policies, procedures, standards and protocols.
• Consult with the Senior Charge Nurse to maintain safe working practices across the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, carers and team members to meet patient needs.
• Lead, supervise and mentor junior staff and students, providing advice and ensuring their educational development.
• Provide teaching to registered/non‑registered nursing staff and support staff personal development plans.
• Organise workload to meet patient interests and ward objectives.
• Refer to the full job description and person specification for further details.

• Registered Nurse on the NMC Register.
• Recognised post‑registration course and/or leadership training.
• Five years post‑registration experience, with at least two years within neurosurgery or equivalent.
• Proven managerial and clinical skills.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Involvement in quality improvement initiatives.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus public holidays.
• NHS Pension Scheme membership, including life insurance benefits.
• Salary sacrifice car benefit scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities – study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom courses.
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
• Confidential employee support, including counselling and psychological therapies.

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