Team Leader/Charge Nurse - Theatres

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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:

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As a Band 6 Team Leader / Charge Nurse within Theatres at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will lead and support a multidisciplinary team, using your clinical expertise to ensure the highest standards of perioperative care. Working within one of the UK’s largest and most innovative health boards, you will be empowered to shape practice, influence service development and drive continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful difference to patient outcomes. NHSGGC offers a supportive, forward-thinking environment where your professional growth is valued and encouraged.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Glasgow Royal Infirmary
• Day shift, night shift and weekend working on a rotational basis
• There are 3 full-time positions available at 36 hours per week, and 1 part-time position available at 29.60 hours per week
• Please outline your preference in your application
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of nursing and support staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centred perioperative care
• Act as a clinical expert and autonomous practitioner, supporting complex decision-making and patient care delivery
• Coordinate daily theatre activity, including staff allocation, workload planning and service delivery
• Promote and maintain safe, effective practice in line with professional standards, policies and legislation
• Support, mentor and develop staff through supervision, appraisal, teaching and professional development
• Lead or contribute to service improvement initiatives, audits and implementation of evidence based practice
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent care and experience

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

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with current professional registration
• Significant post-registration experience within a theatre or perioperative setting
• Evidence of leadership or clinical management experience at Band 5 or above
• Degree-level education or working towards, with commitment to ongoing professional development
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to demonstrate competence across theatre specialities
• Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure, manage complex situations and lead teams effectively in a fast-paced environment

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:
Lead Nurse North Sector Theatres, Nicola Duke, View email address on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk , View phone number on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

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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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