About The OrganisationHere at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.About The OrganisationHere at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services. We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.The RoleRegistered Nurse managing and delivering care to a defined caseload / group of clients / patients; responsible for delivering / ensuring the application of the framework of the Nursing Process and use of case management as appropriate, to ensure a high standard of quality client / patient care, working in partnership with other disciplines and agencies. The charge nurse has delegated responsibility for the appraisal, management and clinical supervision of Registered Nurses, junior practitioners and clinical support workers in provision of care and treatment within a defined clinical service, under the management and leadership of the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner.In This Key Role,
You WillApply values based practice principles to inform decision making in all aspects of care and treatment of clients / patients and in interactions with colleaguesResponsibility for the implementation of the framework of the Nursing Process to triage referrals and undertake person centred assessment of clients / patients in accordance with agreed operational policies for the defined clinical area, ensuring provision of clinical supervision of Registered Nurses undertaking assessments in agreement with the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner.Deputise for the team leader / senior charge nurse and act to ensure the effective running of the service in their absence as required.Ensure that changes in circumstances, which may affect delivery of care are reported to the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner or other senior members of the multidisciplinary teamBe fully compliant with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and the other relevant guidance documents, which support and maintain standards of professional practice for nurses and midwives.Maintain patient records in accordance with NMC Standards and NHSL Information governance standardsWhat You'll BringRegistered Nurse with valid NMC RegistrationEducated to/working towards/operating at Degree LevelPost graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety,
effectively and efficiently.Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice.What We OfferAnnual Leave - 35 days including public holidaysGenerous NHS pension schemeAnnual incremental salary progressionPaid sick leave increasing with length of serviceNHS discounts and more.NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.Interested?Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, right‑to‑work requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your application.You can also learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire by viewing our Information Pack.Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date.Please note, CVs will not be accepted.For informal discussion, please contact Louise McPartland, Senior Charge Nurse on
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