Senior Charge Nurse - General Surgery B7

NHS Scotland

  • Glasgow
  • £46,244-53,789 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
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.Glasgow Royal Infirmary - NHS Greater Glasgow & ClydeSalary: Band 7 (£46,244 - £53,789 per annum)Hours: Full-time, permanentLocation: Glasgow Royal InfirmaryThe OpportunityWe are recruiting three Senior Charge Nurses (SCN) to lead specialist teams at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. These are exciting leadership opportunities within high-profile clinical areas of one of Scotland's busiest teaching hospitals.The Posts1. 30-Bed Receiving UnitA fast-paced acute medical and surgical receiving ward providing care for patients admitted directly from the Emergency Department. This unit requires a dynamic leader who can manage high patient turnover, coordinate safe and effective care under pressure, and support a team delivering excellence in acute and emergency medicine.2. 30-Bed Highly Specialised Colorectal / Intestinal Failure UnitA nationally recognised service caring for patients with complex colorectal conditions, intestinal failure, and nutritional support requirements. This is a unique opportunity to lead a specialist nursing team at the forefront of advanced clinical practice, working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues in surgery, and nutrition.3. 13-Bed Enhanced Recovery UnitA progressive surgical unit supporting patients undergoing major surgery, focused on enhanced recovery pathways and reducing length of stay. This role requires an enthusiastic leader with strong knowledge of surgical nursing, patient flow, and quality improvement to ensure safe, person-centred, and efficient care delivery.About the RoleAs Senior Charge Nurse, you will:
  • Provide visible, professional clinical leadership within your unit.
  • Lead, develop and support your team to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care.
  • Oversee workforce planning, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive high standards and innovation.
  • Act as a role model for compassionate, evidence-based nursing practice.
About YouYou will be :
  • A Registered Nurse (NMC) with significant post-registration experience.
  • Educated to degree level (or working towards) with evidence of continued professional development.
  • Experienced in managing and leading nursing teams, ideally within an acute or surgical setting.
  • An excellent communicator with strong leadership, organisational and decision-making skills.
  • Passionate about improving patient care, staff development, and service delivery.
Why Join Us?Glasgow Royal Infirmary is a centre of excellence in acute and specialist care, teaching and research. These posts offer the chance to develop as a clinical leader in highly challenging and rewarding environments, with access to leadership development and career progression opportunities.For informal enquiries, please contact:
  • Lead Nurse Fiona Smyth - 07903680844/ Fiona.smyth@nhs.scot
  • Lead Nurse Suzanne MacDonald - 07903680844/ Suzanne.mcdonald@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland 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.By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.

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