A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the Clinical Investigation Unit at Ninewells Hospital as a Band 6 Charge Nurse. This role offers an excellent chance to develop and expand your leadership and advanced clinical skills, working closely alongside a trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) and the Senior Charge Nurse to enhance and shape this evolving service.
The Clinical Investigation Unit plays a pivotal role in delivering highquality, patientcentred care, providing treatments and interventions that help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and support patients across Tayside in receiving timely and effective therapies. The unit also works flexibly to support elective medicine during winter surge, opening 7 days a week for a limited period of time.
As a Band 6 Charge Nurse, you will:
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Provide leadership within the nursing team and deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse as required.
- Support the coordination, delivery, and evaluation of safe, effective, evidencebased care.
- Work collaboratively with the SCN and trainee ANP to drive service development, quality improvement, and innovation within the CIU.
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Act as a clinical role model, offering guidance, support, and supervision to junior staff and students
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Contribute to workforce development, staff performance reviews, and the ongoing professional growth of the nursing team.
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Lead and participate in change initiatives that enhance patient flow, clinical effectiveness, and the overall patient experience.
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse who can demonstrate:
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Extensive postregistration experience with proven leadership capabilities.
- Excellent communication, clinical decisionmaking, and problemsolving skills.
- The ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive collaborative environment.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and a proactive approach to service improvement.
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Flexibility and motivation to support service needs across the directorate.
- Why This Is a Great Opportunity
This post offers a unique chance to:
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Gain handson experience in service development and leadership alongside a Senior Charge Nurse, and Trainee ANP.
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Build advanced clinical skills while contributing to a dynamic and expanding service.
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Influence and shape the future direction of the CIU as part of an enthusiastic and forwardthinking team.
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register
Informal enquiries to: Fiona Kennedy, Senior Charge Nurse, Clinical Investigation Unit, Level 5 Ninewells Hospital, Medicine, 01382 660111 ext 40518, email [email protected]
Hours of work are: 1.0wte (36 hours per week)
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
