Senior Charge Nurse​/ODP

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Shift Pattern:
Day shift, night shift, weekends. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Senior Charge Nurse/ODP Band 7 to join our dynamic Plastic Surgery Theatres with North Sector. North Sector theatres comprises 26 theatres and recovery at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and 6 theatres and recovery at Stobhill ACH with over 12 different specialities. We are looking for a strong, compassionate leader who is passionate about delivering high quality, patient centred perioperative care and inspiring a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement.

You must be able to work autonomously and as part of a team to make clinical decisions and manage competing priorities effectively. You should also be committed to developing a theatre team that fosters a positive and inclusive environment.

• Provide visible, effective leadership within the theatre suite and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of theatre services.
• Provide support and oversee staff in delivering safe, evidence-based care in line with board policies and standards.
• Manage and coordinate theatre activity, staff rotas and resources to meet clinical demand efficiently.
• Act as clinical expert and role model for staff, promoting professional development, education and mentorship within the team.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and support the implementation of new policies.
• Contribute to governance processes including audit, risk management, incident review and health and safety.

• Clinical expertise within theatres of at least 5 years, mostly at Band 6 level.
• Dual trained in both anaesthetic and scrub roles.
• Evidence of continual development, IT skills, good communication skills and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced theatre environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, with effective decision-making and prioritisation.

• Successful candidate will be offered a supported induction period with administrative support to help meet clinical targets and increase visibility within the teams.
• Informal contact:
  Nicola Duke, Lead Nurse North Sector Theatres - .
• As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week; part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata with a corresponding increase in hourly rate.
• This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
• Due to volume of applications, shortlisting feedback may not be provided.
• NHSGGC-NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community and promotes a culture of inclusion; a diverse workforce is valued.
• By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC is committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer and supports applications from the Armed Forces Community.
• NHSGGC recognises the importance of work-life balance and offers flexible working options where service needs allow.
• Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions in the application form. The use of AI or other third-party assistance to generate or significantly modify responses is discouraged. You confirm that all answers are your own work.