Charge Nurse - Out Patient Department Neurology B6

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

The Clinical Nurse (CN) within the Neurology and OMFS Outpatient Department is responsible for managing and leading the department in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse (SCN). The post holder works closely with the multidisciplinary and medical teams to provide specialist nursing care, advice, assessment, monitoring and treatment for patients with neurological, neurosurgical and OMFS conditions. The role also includes deputising for the SCN and supporting the delivery of high-quality outpatient services.

All 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.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, Full-time - 36 hours per week

Shift pattern - Monday Friday 09.00 17.00

Base location - Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the outpatient department in the absence of the SCN.
• Deliver specialist nursing care to patients with neurological, neurosurgical and OMFS conditions.
• Assess, monitor and treat patients, including managing complications as they arise.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, nurse-led services and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Support and contribute to consultant-led and nurse-led specialty clinics.
• Participate in the delivery of services within the minor theatre suite, including intra-oral biopsies, skin biopsies and nurse-led dressing clinics.
• Maintain responsibility and accountability for the management and delivery of specialist nursing care.
• Report to and deputise for the SCN when required.
  
  

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

Essential

• Registered Nurse qualification.
• Relevant post-registration qualifications.
• Specialist knowledge of neurological and OMFS conditions.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Exposure to management responsibilities and skills.
• Excellent clinical skills and experience in specialist nursing care.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience working within a minor theatre environment.
• Experience of intra-oral biopsies, skin biopsies and nurse-led dressing clinics. type="button" tabindex="0">
  
  

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?

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

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Helena Richmon, Lead Nurse Neulrogy, Spinal Injuries, Neuro Rehabilitation - helena.richmond@nhs.scot

• 0141 201 2343
  
  

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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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.

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