Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

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.

In order to apply for this position you must have a Live PIN with the NMC.UK

The shift pattern is 11.5 hour shifts days nights weekends inclusive (37 hours). 

There is an exciting opportunity for a registered band 5 nurse to join the ECMS department within the Royal Alexandra Hospital.

The successful candidate will work as part of the multidisciplinary team and without supervision. The post holder has the responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients within clinical settings. 

Within this role care will be delivered in a 30 bed Acute Medical Unit to patients of varying levels of dependency and need. High quality of care is delivered in a safe and supportive environment, which meets identified physical and psycho-social needs. As a registered nurse you will participate in the admission, setting, implementation and evaluation of nursing practice. You will participate in the effective day to day management of resources, including supplies, pharmacy and equipment. You will have responsibility for the supervision of junior staff and assist with the clinical teaching of student nurses and newly qualified nursing staff and contribute as required in the appraisal and continued professional development of nursing auxiliary staff.

Knowledge, training and experience:

• Registered Nurses on the NMC register
• Previous medical experience desirable
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Good IT knowledge and skills
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of clinical procedures and practices
• Knowledge of hospital policies/procedures and practices specific to the working environment
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to use initiative

Informal Contact: Jennifer Docherty, Jennifer.docherty3@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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