Charge Nurse - Clinical Haematology

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

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Are you an experienced and compassionate nurse looking for your next leadership opportunity? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a motivated Charge Nurse to join Ward B8 and the Haematology Day Unit at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. In this rewarding role, you will provide clinical leadership, deliver high-quality patient-centred care and support the development of a skilled nursing team. Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will help shape outstanding services for patients receiving specialist haematology treatments. This is an excellent opportunity to further your career within one of the UK's largest and most innovative NHS organisations while making a meaningful difference to patients and their families.

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:

• Full-time, Permanent
• You will be based at The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based patient care
• Support and supervise registered nurses, healthcare support workers and learners within the clinical area
• Deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse when required and contribute to the effective running of the department
• Lead on maintaining high standards of nursing practice and patient record keeping in line with professional requirements
• Support staff development through appraisal, coaching and creation of personal development plans
• Contribute to service improvement, audit, research activity and quality initiatives within the department
• Assist with workforce planning, resource management, recruitment activities and day-to-day operational management
  
  

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

• First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Significant post-registration nursing experience within an acute healthcare setting
• Relevant experience working within haematology, oncology or a related specialist clinical environment
• Demonstrable clinical leadership skills with the ability to lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support patients, families and colleagues through challenging situations
• Knowledge of professional standards, NHS policies and safe clinical practice requirements
• Commitment to continuous professional development with relevant post-registration learning and development being desirable
  
  

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

Louise Miller, Senior Charge Nurse on 0141 301 7310/7273 or louise.miller15@nhs.scot

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

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

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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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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