Charge Nurse – OPSS

Job Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)

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:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Care of the Elderly for a highly motivated individual to work as a Charge Nurse. Ward 8A is a 28-bedded Acute Assessment Unit for the Elderly, caring for some of the most dependent and vulnerable patients with a wide range of medical conditions and clinical needs.

You will lead, implement and evaluate standards of good nursing care, ensuring high-quality patient care at all times. You will be responsible to the Senior Charge Nurse (SCN) for clinical guidance and professional management and will deputise for the SCN as required.

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:

• Location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Work Pattern: 12-hour rotational shifts
• Hours: – 36 hours per week

Key responsibilities:

You will lead and manage the nursing team, promoting high standards of care while ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality patient care in line with the CAS standards framework. The role involves supervising both qualified and unqualified staff, supporting their development by ensuring appropriate learning opportunities are in place and encouraging best practice across the team. You will deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse when required, maintaining effective organisation and clear communication within the team. In addition, you will contribute to education, audit, and continuous improvement activities, while supporting the implementation of relevant policies, procedures, and national targets.

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

• Live NMC UK pin (essential requirement)
• Substantial experience at Band 5 level within a relevant setting
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
• High level of IT skills
• Good understanding of relevant policies, procedures, and national targets
• Willingness to develop leadership and managerial skills

What we offer:

• 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

Equal opportunity 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.

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.

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.