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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Charge Nurse within our 20 bedded inpatient and minor injury department based at Girvan Community Hospital. This post is offered on a fixed-term basis until September 2027.
Hours:
36 hours per week.
Job share will be considered for this post.
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
UK Driving Licence:
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What you will do:
Davidson ward is a 20 bedded unit, which caters care for patients in Ayrshire and Arran in complex medical assessment and rehab both from home and hospital.
You will be accountable for all clinical decision making undertaken and for all clinical assessment and treatment under their management
Can provide leadership and guidance to all staff. Including Leadership and development of Deputy Charge Nurses. Reports and escalates appropriately to Clinical Nurse Manager. Responsible for teaching, supervising and assessing student nurses and junior staff, to plan and prioritise and to delegate work to other staff members.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:
You should hold current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse and have relevant post-registration experience within a community and/or hospital setting, including experience at a management level. Previous experience as a Deputy Charge Nurse is essential.
You should be able to demonstrate a high level of specialist clinical knowledge and skills, equivalent to postgraduate diploma or degree level, gained through formal education and/or practical experience.
You will be expected to assess patients comprehensively, analyse a range of clinical parameters, and initiate appropriate actions and interventions using advanced clinical decision-making skills.
You should have a sound working knowledge of organisational policies and procedures and be committed to maintaining and updating your professional skills and knowledge, ensuring this is appropriately documented.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. You should also be able to supervise, support, and act as a mentor to students and junior staff.
A commitment to lifelong learning and ongoing professional development is required, along with a good understanding of NHS Ayrshire and Arran management systems.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Keara Farrell at keara.farrell1@aapct.nhs.scot.uk
]RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.
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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
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