Lead Nurse - Acute Medicine North B8A

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced nurse to support nursing leadership as a Lead Nurse within the North Sector. You will inspire others and lead by example, promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement which values continuous professional development and strives for excellence in all aspects of the delivery of patient care.

The post holder is required to engage with a large and highly developed clinical workforce, and is responsible for the overall professional, managerial and accountability for the nursing service within the medical receiving wards and the medical High Dependency Unit at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

The Lead Nurse role is a pivotal role in the management team across the Emergency Care Medicine Services directorate, working independently and in conjunction with other lead nurses, consultant colleagues and service management. We are also looking for strong influencing and leadership qualities and a track record of success in delivery and collaborative working. The principal objective of the post is to lead, inspire, direct and promote systemic improvements in Clinical Care and Healthcare Quality to the nursing teams. The post holder will have clinical, budgetary and line management responsibility across their designated area.

As an experienced registered nurse with a first degree and post graduate Master’s Degree, or equivalent experience, you will have demonstrable management experience in the NHS.

Working Monday-Friday based onsite at the GRI.

If you think you have the qualities for this post or looking for new rewarding opportunity we look forward to hearing from you.

If you are inspired by the challenges this opportunity presents and believe you have the relevant skills, experience, and qualities we are seeking then we look forward to receiving your application which will be given careful consideration.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.

If you would like to find out more about this role before applying, please contact for a confidential discussion Kris Robertson, Clinical Services Manager, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde email: [e-mail]

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