Senior Charge Nurse - Internal Only
Job reference: 262520
Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date: 29/10/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: University Hospital Ayr
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 36
Department: Urology Theatre: Main Theatre

Who we are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Charge Nurse within our Urology Theatre based at University Hospital Ayr.

Hours
36 hours over 4 days per week. Weekends and on call commitment are included within the role. This post is offered on a 12 month fixed term for maternity cover.

What you will do
The post holder will be responsible for providing visible clinical and professional leadership within the Urology Theatre service. The post holder will ensure the delivery of safe, effective, person-centred perioperative care while maintaining high standards of clinical governance, quality improvement, staff development, and operational efficiency.

The SCN will lead the multidisciplinary theatre team to ensure effective utilisation of resources, achievement of national and local performance targets, and compliance with NHS Scotland policies, professional standards, and infection prevention requirements.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated nurse/ODP with extensive experience within urology theatres who can demonstrate a real interest in high quality perioperative care.

This post holder will work a flexible rota of four days over seven with the additional requirement of being on the on-call rota.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required

• NMC or HCPC registered
• Experience within different specialties
• Able to deputise in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse
• Extensive experience within the speciality of Urology surgery

Contact
Nicola Roxburgh, Clinical Nurse Manager Theatres and Critical Care, UHA ext: 14692

Right to work
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

Additional information
You should apply via NHS Jobs Scotland. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. Note that this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran and/or NHS Scotland.