Staff Nurse - General Surgery

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 to for this position you must have a live pin with the NMC UK.

The shift pattern for this position is rotational and will consist of a variable shift pattern working a mixture of Early/Late/12 hour shifts.

An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 registered nurse to join our enthusiastic surgical receiving nursing team in Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Do you want to work in an interesting surgical ward environment where you can gain experience and skills in a variety of general surgical specialties? Do you have a particular interest in working a fast paced receiving unit?

Glasgow Royal Infirmary has two receiving wards. Ward 63 (30 beds) and Ward 64 (30 beds) as well as a Surgical Assessment Unit consisting of 12 beds. We see patients direct from A&E and GP for assessment. The patient group present with a wide range of surgical conditions. You will be involved in planning, and delivering safe nursing care to this group of patients. Glasgow Royal Infirmary is a tertiary referral centre where you will encounter patients from surrounding health boards throughout Scotland. This patient population allow surgical wards in Glasgow Royal Infirmary provide the nursing team with diverse development prospects and this is an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and skills. Surgical receiving will allow you to gain skills towards managing the unscheduled care target and safe and efficient flow of the patient journey. You will have the opportunity to work alongside and be supported by experienced nurses, surgical nurse practitioners and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide essential nursing care. This fast paced interesting environment creates an opportunity where you can feel proud to provide a high standard of care and this role is perfect for a motivated nurse with an interest in the surgical receiving. Previous experience is advantageous and an interest in Surgical Receiving Nursing. 

Informal contact: Jennifer Purdon, SCN Interim, , Jennifer.purdon@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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