Charge Nurse/ODP - Anaesthetics

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 You should be a skilled perioperative practitioner who is NES-competent and able to demonstrate clear evidence of leadership You must be able to demonstrate experience of working within a complex clinical environment and show the ability to manage competing demands in a calm, professional manner. As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s pre-employment checks, evidence of current NMC or HCPC registration will be required prior to appointment. Candidates unable to provide confirmation of valid registration in line with the projected start date may not be shortlisted. This post also requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Clearance QEUH Adult Theatres provide a fast-paced and continually developing perioperative service. The department operates 24/7 and delivers both emergency and elective surgery across a wide range of specialties, including laparoscopic robotic surgery, renal transplant, ENT, gynaecology, vascular surgery and others. As the West of Scotland Major Trauma Centre, the QEUH also delivers a significant orthopaedic trauma service. The anaesthetic service is supported by a large team of approximately 52 staff working a variety of shift patterns. The Role Of The Post Holder Will Be To

• To work within the nursing and multi-professional team to ensure a high standard of person-centred care to a defined patient group
• Competently perform the necessary technical/invasive/physical/psycho-social aspects of care for this defined patient group
• Ensure an effective delivery of nursing care is provided to patients and that an acceptable standard is maintained
• Provide, through Divisional policies, a safe environment for the treatment of patients and protection of staff
• Participate in Practice Development Programmes as required
• Act as deputy SCN

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• We are seeking a senior perioperative practitioner to join our Anaesthetic Team in The Queen Elizabeth university Hospital
• You will be required to work autonomously while also contributing effectively as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team
• The shift pattern for this post is over 7 days of the week, working 10 and 12 hour rotational shifts

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical

• Provide clinical leadership for the assessment of patient needs, implementation and evaluation of programmes of person-centred care which are evidence-based. Utilising all available resources, taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensuring involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others
• Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines for records and record keeping
• Contribute to provision and monitoring a safe, clinical environment

Professional

• Practice within the legal & Ethical framework as established by the 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 & Clyde 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

Education And Research/Audit

• Provide an appropriate learning environment in line with NES Quality Placement Standards
• Ensure completion of clinical appraisals for pre and post-registration nurses and health care support staff
• Participate in performance appraisal in line with policy
• Demonstrate own professional development
• Support and identify research/clinical audit priorities in conjunction with relevant professional groups
• Support and contribute to the development of other registered nurses

Organisational/Managerial

• Organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, providing an effective leadership role
• Ensures effective management of resources including stores supplies, pharmacy and maintenance of equipment
• Lead and develop the nurses in the team and support the MDT
• In conjunction with the SCN ensure that the nursing resource is utilised efficiently and effectively by managing duty roster/ sickness absence and the use of additional hours i.e. bank
• Participate in the recruitment and selection process
• Share personal professional objectives with staff and participate in the KSF and PDP process
• Contribute to the wider Corporate agenda
• More responsibilities can be found in the attached job description

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

• First Level Registered Nurse or Registered ODP with post-registration experience
• Educated to degree level is desirable
• Evidence of continuing professional development is essential
• Post-registration qualification/significant relevant experience in the speciality is essential
• Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description
• Excellent leadership and communication skills

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 Senior Charge Nurse, Lenka Scurkova, lenka.scurkova@nhs.scot, 0141 452 3476. Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.   AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
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• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged. 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. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.