Lead Nurse – Lead Nurse – Medical Specialities B8a

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced nurse to provide nursing leadership at a senior level. The role will be based in Inverclyde Royal Hospital but will provide cross cover to other sites with Clyde as required.

The Lead nurse for medical specialities is a high-profile role with responsibility for ensuring safe and effective running of our medical receiving unit, medical wards, day bed areas and Clinical Nurse Specialist service. You will be an inspirational leader who can navigate through transformation activity whilst delivering excellent care. You will be a skilled communicator, ensuring positive engagement with patients, carers, staff and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team. You should demonstrate strong influencing skills and the ability to drive high standards of person-centred care. You will lead by example, adopting a compassionate, respectful and collaborative approach that empowers staff to provide the best care possible to patients, and their families/carers.

The successful candidate will be highly proficient at balancing the needs of our patients, staff and performance measures, operating within strict budgetary requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• First Level Registered Nurse with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Band 7 SCN/Lead CNS with a first level Degree/supplemented. Recognised Leadership/Management qualification and/or equivalent experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience of budgetary control and implementing HR policies.
• Experience of service redesign and improvement.

A master’s degree or working towards a master’s degree is desirable.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Flexible Working and Work-Life Balance

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

Pay and Working Hours

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.