Senior Charge Nurse

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Are you ready for a new challenge and to take on a leadership role which puts patients at the heart of everything we do? Do you want to become part of a very supportive Senior Nursing team?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative individual to lead the nursing team within ward 10 at Ninewells. Ward 10 is a 24 bedded mixed General surgical ward which cares predominantly for patients within the sub-specialities of colorectal. The Senior Charge Nurse has clinical, professional and managerial responsibility for the ward on a 24 hour basis including all clinical and staff governance issues. The post-holder is responsible for maximising service provision, including the delivery of safe and effective clinical practice ensuring that all local and national standards and key performance indicators are adhered to and met.

You will have to have extensive post registration experience in a relevant acute adult surgical area, with proven skills in leading and managing teams to develop staff to deliver safe, effective person centred care.

You should demonstrate an ability to provide a high standard of nursing care and proven ability to manage change through effective leadership. Applicants should be proactive, motivated and would enjoy working in a challenging environment. This role is pivotal in raising clinical standards of care for patients and managing local and national agendas.

A developmental opportunity with coaching and clinical supervision to help achieve the necessary leadership/managerial competencies can be considered for the appropriate registrant

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the NMC Register

Informal enquiries to: Jackie Rodger Lead Nurse General Surgery Ninewells Telephone number 01382 660111 Bleep 4644 or Rosalyn McKinnes Senior Nurse General Surgery Ninewells Telephone 01382 660111 Bleep 3111.

Hours of work are: 37 hours per week. Fixed Term/Secondment until 20/03/2026.

Internal Applicants: Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview

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