Charge Nurse

Job details

• Job reference: 248295
• Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
• Job closing date: 28/07/2026
• Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
• Location: Victoria Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 16/07/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Fife
• Department: Cardiology

An opportunity has arisen at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy for senior registered nurses who are keen to enhance and develop their management and clinical skills in a Charge Nurse position.

The candidate should have a commitment to Acute Cardiology and General Medicine, patient centred care and supporting effective team working. The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical leadership, supporting the Senior Charge Nurse and the current Charge Nurse team in driving forward change within both Ward 21 (CCU) & Ward 23. Previous Charge Nurse Experience is desirable but not essential.

The post holder will be expected to ensure safe and effective care that enhances the patient experience and contributes to the delivery of the organisation's objectives. Ideally they should be able to demonstrate previous experience in a Service Improvement project or have a keen interest in initiating change. The post holder must have post registration experience within an acute clinical setting and be able to demonstrate leadership knowledge and awareness. They must understand the complexities of caring for individuals with acute and chronic Cardiology and Medical illnesses.

Ward 21 consists of 8 monitored beds and Ward 23 consists of 26 inpatient and both are busy, acute and high turnover areas. As a Charge Nurse you will be expected to have an overview of the whole department and support with capacity and flow ensuring timely access to the Cardiology floor.

This is a full time post working 12.5 hours shifts both days, nights and weekends.

Any informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Lisa Herd on 01592 643355 ext 20512.

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