Senior Charge Nurse - PICU – Ward 1D

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.

An opportunity has arisen within PICU for a Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse. The successful candidate will be an experienced critical care nurse with previous PICU experience at Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse level. The post holder will provide clinical and managerial leadership within the Critical Care service and support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

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
• Shift pattern - 7:30 am - 8 pm, 7:30 pm - 8 am
• Base location
  - Royal Hospital for Children

• Provide leadership and management for a team of nursing staff.
• Be accountable for ensuring organisational targets are met, including:
  • TURAS compliance
  • Sickness absence management (target of less than 4% per month)
  • Achievement of all statutory and mandatory training requirements
• Support the Critical Care Coordinator in the financial management of the unit.
• Ensure effective fiscal management and good housekeeping practices.
• Contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care.
• Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team.

• Registered Nurse with Part 8 or Part 15 registration on the NMC Register.
• Part 1 NMC registration with competency in caring for adult ICU patients.
• Previous PICU experience at Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse level.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated leadership and management capability.
• Understanding of workforce management, sickness absence management, and mandatory training compliance.
• Awareness of financial management principles within a clinical environment.

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

Nikki Spence, Senior Charge Nurse
- Nikki.spencet -  / 4848

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