Deputy Charge Nurse

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team as a Band 6 Nurse. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate leader who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting the development of junior staff and contributing to service improvement.

As a Band 6 Nurse, you will be responsible for coordinating clinical activities, managing patient care, and acting as a role model for evidence-based nursing practice. You will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care is delivered at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the clinical team during each shift.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to Band 5 nurses, healthcare support workers and students.
• Promote patient safety and ensure compliance with professional standards and Trust policies.
• Participate in quality improvement projects, audits and service development.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse when required.
  
  

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration clinical experience. Minimum 4 years.
• Demonstrable leadership and team management skills.
• Experience and knowledge in caring for Level 2 critical care patients. Experience in the use of non-invasive ventilation, knowledge of coronary care & acute medicine.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and make sound clinical decisions.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding and quality improvement.
• ALS qualification or commitment to complete course.
• If you are an experienced nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care and developing others, we would love to hear from you.
  
  

Department contact: Isla Danson SCN; [email protected]

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.