Charge Nurse - Specialist Oncology Services

About the role

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. The organisation delivers 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 Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse to join the inpatient nursing team as a Charge Nurse. This is a specialist oncology nursing role providing comprehensive, holistic care to patients throughout their cancer journey. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Charge Nurse and Lead Nurse, delivering high-quality patient care while providing leadership and support to the wider nursing team. The ward predominantly cares for patients with urological, colorectal and neuro-endocrine cancers who may be receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy and other associated cancer treatments.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria (Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa). Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Schedule & working pattern

• Permanent role
• 36 hours per week
• Location: Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
• 12-hour rotational shifts

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and coordinate the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based care for a defined patient group
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care while ensuring patients, families and carers are actively involved in decision-making
• Maintain patient records in accordance with NMC standards
• Act within professional, legal and ethical frameworks
• Support patients to manage their health and wellbeing
• Create a positive learning environment and support staff development and TURAS appraisals
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and lead nursing practice within the ward
• Support workforce planning and rostering
• Manage resources and equipment
• Maintain infection control standards
• Participate in recruitment and selection activities
• Deputise for the Ward Manager when required

Requirements

• First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Post-registration nursing experience
• Oncology experience desirable but not essential
• Leadership or supervisory experience desirable
• Strong interpersonal, communication and numeracy skills
• Ability to provide evidence-based patient care within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of professional, legal and ethical standards relating to nursing practice
• Commitment to continuing professional development and staff support
• Ability to fulfil the requirements outlined within the job description

Benefits

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Bursary scheme
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• 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

Additional information

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check. 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. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

For an informal discussion, please contact Lesley Haldane, Senior Charge Nurse, on 0141 301 7606 or at Lesley.Haldane@nhs.scot.