Deputy Charge Nurse

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. Overview There is an opportunity within Ward B for a permanent Band 6 Deputy Charge Nurse. Ward B is an extremely busy acute medical ward, comprising 14 acute medical beds and 4 high dependency beds. The Deputy Charge Nurse post is an integral role within the Unit and is essential for providing support for both the staff and the Charge Nurse. This is an excellent development opportunity. In the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse, the Deputy Charge Nurse leads, manages, develops and has responsibility for the nursing team in order to deliver high standards of care with the appropriate skills, using available resources effectively. You must have robust clinical skills and knowledge, with experience in respiratory including use of NIV, cardiac and acute medicine. A commitment to life-long learning and teaching and an enthusiastic and innovative approach to service development. Evidence of professional development is essential with experience of similar roles highly desirable. You should be a certified ALS provider or committed to complete course. Responsibilities Lead, manage and develop the nursing team in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse. Deliver high standards of care using available resources effectively. Qualifications and Requirements Robust clinical skills and knowledge, with experience in respiratory including NIV, cardiac and acute medicine. Commitment to life-long learning and teaching; innovative approach to service development. Evidence of professional development; experience in similar roles is highly desirable. Certified ALS provider or committed to completing the course. Informal Enquiries Informal Enquiries To: SCN - Isla Danson Tel: 01631788952 Email: isla.danson@nhs.scot Additional Information For Candidates You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link. To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail; enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland. About NHS Highland NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We strive to nurture a positive culture and deliver high-quality care. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NHS Highland. #J-18808-Ljbffr