Senior Charge Nurse

Are you a highly motivated and experienced Nurse ready to take on a dynamic and challenging role? We're seeking an enthusiastic senior registered nurse to step into the position of Senior Charge Nurse at our state-of-the-art National Treatment Centre.

About Us: The National Treatment Centre is a cutting-edge facility dedicated to planned orthopaedic treatment and surgeries. With inpatient and outpatient areas, including a 3-theatre surgical complex and a short stay ward, we are at the forefront of providing exceptional healthcare services. Situated adjacent to the Victoria Hospital, our facility plays a crucial role in the orthopaedic unit, comprising three wards the National Treatment Centre, Ward 31 for acute hip fractures and ward 33 for orthopaedic trauma.

Responsibilities: As a Senior Charge Nurse, you'll be the key player in providing both managerial and clinical leadership to our dedicated team. Your responsibilities will include fostering close working relationships with other orthopaedic wards, ensuring a high standard of person-centred care, and navigating the surgical pathway with finesse.

What we are looking for:

• The ability to prioritise fluctuating workloads, competing demands and be flexible in an extremely busy environment
•   A passionate individual with experience in leadership, management, and team collaboration
• Knowledge of the surgical pathway and the ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries.
•  The capacity to thrive in a busy environment, demonstrating flexibility and effective prioritisation skills
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to inspire, motivate, and lead a nursing team with passion
• The ability to deliver on service provision, redesign, improvement and develop the performance of the team

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Why join us? Be part of a brand new facility at the forefront of orthopaedic treatment and surgeries · Enhance and develop your leadership, management, and team working skills in a challenging yet rewarding environment · Contribute to delivering high standards of safe, effective, and person-centred care · Opportunity to lead and implement positive change through effective leadership If youre ready for an exciting challenge and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of Orthopaedic healthcare, apply now and be a vital part of our dedicated team at the National Treatment Centre

Informal Enquiries: Informal enquires regarding the post will be welcomed by Andrea Bendowski, Clinical Nurse Manager, Planned Care, Tel: Ext 20937 or andrea.bendowski@nhs.scot

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board. 

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.