Deputy Charge Nurse - Older People Service

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 post holder will provide clinical leadership and high-quality nursing care within the Receiving Frailty Unit, supporting rapid assessment, early intervention, rehabilitation planning, and safe discharge for older adults living with frailty. The Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred, safe, effective, and timely care, promoting a Home First approach wherever appropriate.

The role also involves supporting patient flow between the Emergency Department and downstream wards to facilitate timely admission, transfer, and discharge planning.

All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Permanent, Full-time

Base location
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Shift Pattern - 12-hour shift

• Provide clinical leadership within the Receiving Frailty Unit.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care for older adults living with frailty.
• Support rapid assessment, early intervention, rehabilitation planning, and safe discharge.
• Promote and implement a Home First approach where appropriate.
• Assist with patient flow between the Emergency Department and downstream wards.
• Support timely admission, transfer, and discharge planning.
• Assist the Senior Charge Nurse with the day-to-day operational management of the unit.
• Act as nurse in charge when required.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and support to registered nurses, healthcare support workers, students, and the wider multidisciplinary team.

• Clinical expertise in caring for older adults living with frailty.
• Knowledge of rapid assessment, early intervention, rehabilitation planning, and discharge processes.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary team working and person-centred care principles.
• Ability to provide leadership, supervision, and professional support to nursing staff, healthcare support workers, and students.
• Knowledge of patient flow management, including admission, transfer, and discharge planning

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

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Jane Lamb, Lead Nurse
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