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
To have overall responsibility for the supervision of the assessment of care needs and the delivery and maintenance of optimal care outcomes, ensuring that the highest
standard of personalised nursing care is delivered to patients, in partnership with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will provide clinical and managerial leadership to the Ophthalmology staff team.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent , Full time
Gartnavel General Hospital
Shift Pattern - Day shift Monday - Friday
Key Responsibilities
CLINICAL
- Provide clinical leadership to improve quality, efficiency, and standards of care.
- Develop and maintain expert practice across departmental services.
- Lead and manage clinical and managerial change, promoting innovation and patient-centred care.
- Supervise, deploy, and develop staff to ensure effective service delivery.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care programmes based on patient need.
- Ensure clear, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
- Maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and relatives, ensuring evidence-based practice.
- Develop local protocols and guidelines to support safe and competent nursing practice.
- Act as a role model and mentor for staff.
MANAGERIAL
- Manage resources efficiently, including procurement of non-stock items.
- Lead recruitment and selection of staff.
- Investigate complaints promptly and implement action plans.
- Ensure compliance with professional codes, organisational policies, and procedures.
- Lead workforce planning, HR management, and staff wellbeing.
- Safeguard patients, visitors, and staff through effective risk management and incident reporting.
- Ensure regular staff appraisals, PDPs, and one-to-one meetings.
- Contribute to senior nurse meetings and directorate operational management.
- Lead service developments and improvement projects.
- Ensure safe management of patients’ personal belongings.
EDUCATION
- Lead development of competency-based training and role expansion programmes.
- Ensure nurse development programmes are implemented and accurately recorded.
- Maintain professional knowledge through ongoing education and appraisal.
- Promote research, audit, and continuous service improvement.
- Foster a supportive environment for staff development.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Promote safety and ensure compliance with health, safety, and infection control policies.
- Identify, manage, and report clinical risks using organisational systems.
- Keep updated on health and safety legislation and inform staff accordingly.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Training and/or qualification(s) required
NMC Registration
Suitable level of experience at Band 6
Post Registration Qualification pertinent to Specialty is essential
Graduate level of education - desirable
Evidence of continuing professional development
Excellent clinical knowledge
Excellent Leadership skills
Excellent communication skills
Multi Disciplinary Team Working
Good mediation skills
Good time management
Good organisational skills.
Effective decision making and problem solving skills
Self motivated, articulate and assertive.
Clinical assessment qualification
Non medical prescriber qualification.
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
- 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
Lynne Campbell , Lead Nurse - Lynne.Campbell11@nhs.scot - 07971859326
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
Information for candidates
This post may close early 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.
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.
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