Charge Nurse - South

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 and roles. We deliver 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 role:

We are looking for a Band 6 Community Nurse within Glasgow City HSCP Learning Disability Services, working as part of a MultiDisciplinary Team to improve the health and well\-being of people with learning disabilities. The post requires clinical expertise, the ability to manage daytoday clinical issues, and strong interpersonal skills to motivate and support staff.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Full\-time, Permanent

Base location \- Castlemilk Local Social Work

Shift Pattern \- 0900 1700 Monday \- Friday (30 meal break)

Key responsibilities:

• Caseload management providing expert assessment, diagnosis, evidencebased treatment, and ongoing management for individuals with learning disabilities.


• Clinical governance monitoring and responding to governance issues, ensuring safe and effective care.


• Staff support motivating, developing, and supporting staff while assisting the Nurse Team Leader with operational demands.


• Expert advice offering guidance to families, carers, care providers, local authorities, and other healthcare professionals.


• Policy contribution supporting the delivery of local and national health policies.

• Relevant postregistration experience is essential.


• Strong understanding of learning disability nursing, patientcentred care, and evidencebased practice.


• Ability to manage clinical issues, staff governance, and service demands.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support staff and engage with families and partner agencies.

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A 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

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Cheryl Morrow, Nurse Team Lead \- CherylSusan.Morrow@nhs.scot \- 0141 276 4900

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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, and where the tenure is listed as *“various”*, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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