Senior Staff Nurse- CDU

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a permanent, part-time post of 31.22 hours per week, with a rotational shift pattern.

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

Live UK NMC Pin is essential for this post.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a band 6 senior staff nurse within the clinical decisions unit (CDU) in the royal hospital for children. CDU is a 19 bedded receiving unit for children up to age 16. The unit receives directly from the emergency department, accepts GP referrals and clinic patients of all specialities and acuities. The unit is open 7 days a week 24 hours a day. The successful candidate would be responsible predominantly assuming the role of nurse in charge, for the safe running of the department, coordinating patient flow out of the department, supporting junior staff and maximising skill to provide individualised patient centred care. They would also be expected to deputise for the band 7 senior charge nurse in their absence. Excellent communication, interpersonal and clinical skills and knowledge are vital to this role. Experience of working within an acute setting with the ability to lead and motivate a team is necessary. The department is fast paced with ranging acuity and a focus of delivering the highest standard of care to a diverse group of patients and their families.

For more information, please contact: Susan McManus, Designated Senior Charge Nurse, 01414524682, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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