Deputy Charge Nurse

Overview

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurses to join the Medicine Division as Deputy Charge Nurse (Band 6) across University Hospital Crosshouse and University Hospital Ayr. This role provides an excellent opportunity for nurses who wish to develop their leadership and management skills while maintaining a strong clinical presence within acute medicine. As Deputy Charge Nurse, you will support the Charge Nurse in the day-to-day management of the ward, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care.

Hours

Various hours available per week.

What You Will Do

• Deputise for the Charge Nurse in the operational management of the ward/area
• Provide strong clinical leadership and maintain oversight of patient care delivery
• Coordinate shifts, manage patient flow and support escalation processes
• Promote and maintain safe staffing levels in line with patient acuity
• Support, supervise and develop Band 6 nurses, Health Care Support Workers and students
• Act as a clinical role model and uphold professional, quality and safety standards
• Contribute to clinical governance, risk management, audit and quality improvement activity
• Support implementation of policies, procedures and service developments
• Foster a positive team culture that supports staff wellbeing and retention

You Will Have

• Current NMC registration
• Relevant post-registration experience, preferably within an acute or medical setting
• Evidence of leadership, supervision or acting-up experience
• Strong communication, organisational and decision-making skills
• A commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice
• The ability to work flexibly across a 24/7 rota, including nights and weekends

We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive leadership environment
• Ongoing development opportunities to prepare for Charge Nurse roles
• Access to leadership, management and clinical development programmes
• Flexible working arrangements, with part-time hours considered
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing, engagement and career progression

Other information

For further information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact: Hazel Hainey – Lead Nurse for Medicine.

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP: To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate the relevant permission to work. This is typically checked by the UK Home Office in line with local policy. 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.

Sponsorship may be offered for certain roles where applicable; sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed after interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. The salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Some vacancies are for internal candidates only, and for roles requiring a driving licence a full UK/EU/EEA licence is required.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

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