Lead Nurse – Emergency Department B8A

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Lead Nurse (Band 8a) of the Emergency Department, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital within the South Sector. The role of the candidate will be to: - Provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership to nursing staff within the Emergency Department supporting the achievement of organisational and directorate objectives and quality standards. The post holder will be a credible leader and have a consistent approach to supporting the clinical teams in the delivery and achievement of high-quality compassionate care. In partnership with the Chief/Associate Chief Nurse, Clinical Service Manager, General Manager and wider teams, you will deliver Directorate plans ensuring person-centred care is at the forefront of all decision making whilst simultaneously driving quality initiatives and financial efficiency across the Directorate. The Lead Nurse must demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills, ensuring robust governance processes in place to support the delivery and assurance of excellent person-centred care. We welcome dynamic nurses looking for career development and a passion in improving teams and patient care within our service. This post will be based within The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with the expectation of attending the New Victoria MIU. You must hold current registration with the NMC. Applications welcomed from suitably experienced senior nursing staff. For informal enquiries please contact [email protected], Clinical Service Manager. 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. Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn.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. 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.

Provide clinical, professional, and managerial leadership to nursing staff within the Emergency Department to ensure high-quality, compassionate care. Collaborate with senior management to deliver directorate plans, drive quality initiatives, and maintain robust governance processes.

Candidates must hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The role requires suitably experienced senior nursing staff with strong leadership and communication skills.

• Flexible Working Options

• Clinical carePreferred

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• Clinical Leadership
• Professional Leadership
• Managerial Leadership
• Governance
• Person-Centred Care
• Financial Efficiency
• Quality Improvement
• Communication Skills
• Patient Care
• Strategic Planning

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 13, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level