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

The role of the Deputy Charge Nurse is highly specialised within this haemato-oncology cancer unit providing a comprehensive and holistic approach to inpatient care, using extensive acquired knowledge and skills.

Chemotherapy experience in this speciality would be essential for this senior role.

The DCN is expected to help manage a team of nurses including all management areas such as HR, budget, audits and general organisation of the area. You should be able to provide assurance to the Senior Charge Nurse and Lead Nurse in the key quality indicators.

As an essential part of our team, you’ll deliver high quality, clinically effective patient care at all times with some of this being out with the ward area in other areas of the hospital. We can offer you a varied caseload including caring for patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies and Supportive Care of Patients during their Cancer Journey and end of life care. The ability and experience of supporting staff and patients in emotionally difficult situations would be desirable in this sometimes challenging speciality.

Extensive experience in a Haemato-oncology setting is definitely desirable. Candidates must hold an NMC registration to apply and be able to demonstrate that they can work at highly specialised level.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

This is a permanent, full time post of 36 hours per week. Based within Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The shift pattern is as per the rota.

Clinical

Key responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership for the assessment of patient needs implementation and evaluation of programmes of care which are evidence based. Utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others. Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines for records and record keeping.

Professional

Practice within the legal & Ethical framework as established by Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and National Legislation to ensure patient interests and well being are met. Work within the National Health Service (NHS), NHS Greater Glasgow and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Legislation, Policy, Guidelines and Procedures. Empower patients to take responsibility for their health, well-being and future lifestyle by practising in an open transparent and inclusive manner, thereby ensuring patients have the relevant information to participate in decisions about their care.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

First Level Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years post registration experience. 3 years experience and appropriate post registration qualification/relevant experience in specialty. Competent in Chemotherapy Administration. To have completed or willing to complete Beatson WoSCC course in SACT. Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description.

What We Offer

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

Interested?

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

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Jennifer Baird, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 452 2400/2408, jennifer.baird4@nhs.scot

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