Senior Staff Nurse - Plastic Surgery and Burns

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

The shift pattern for this position is 12 hour rotational inclusive of days inc weekends and public holidays. Nights if required. Monday to Friday if service requires. 

The department: National Burn Service responsible for all acute big burns, complex injuries and rehabilitation admissions for Scotland. NBS is part to Plastic Surgery Unit at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The responsibilities of the role include supporting bed and staff utilisation within Burns and Plastic Surgery and supporting staff in absence of senior charge nurses.

Clinical 

• Provide clinical leadership for the assessment of patient needs, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care which are evidence based. Utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others.
• Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines for records and record keeping.

Professional:

• Practice within the legal & Ethical framework as established by Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and National Legislation to ensure patient interests and wellbeing are met.
• Work within the National Health Service (NHS), NHS Greater Glasgow and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Legislation, Policy, Guidelines and Procedures.
• Empower patients to take responsibility for their health, well-being and future lifestyle by practising in an open transparent and inclusive manner; thereby ensuring patients have the relevant information to participate in decisions about their care.

Education and Research/Audit:

• Provide an appropriate learning environment in line with NES Quality Placement Standards.
• Ensure completion of clinical appraisals for pre and post registration nurses.
• Demonstrate own professional development.
• Identify research/clinical audit priorities in conjunction with relevant professional groups.

Organisational/Managerial:

• Organise own time and that of junior staff and learners.
• Ensures effective management of resources including stores supplies pharmacy and maintenance of equipment.
• Lead and develop the nurses in the team.
• In conjunction with the Senior Charge ensure that the nursing resource is utilised efficiently and effectively by managing duty roster/ sickness absence and the use of additional hours i.e. bank agency.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection process.
• Share personal objectives with staff and participate in the appraisal and setting of personal development plans of staff.
• Contribute to the wider corporate agenda.
• Teaching and Education

Informal contact: Jacqui Ivison, Senior Charge Nurse, , Jacqui.ivison@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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