Staff Nurse - Orthopaedics

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 for this position is rotational.

An exciting opportunity for passionate motivated nurses to join our fantastic Orthopaedic team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) has arisen.

The Orthopaedic Unit within the RAH delivers a varied range of surgeries for fractures/injuries and elective orthopaedic surgery.  The unit itself comprises of 52 Trauma Receiving, Elective area, Fracture and Orthopaedic clinics and the first Trauma assessment unit within GGC.

Our hard working team have previously been awarded the Golden Hip, which is awarded to the highest overall performing hospital in Scotland for the care of hip fracture patients.

You will have the opportunity to work with innovative team members within multidisciplinary environments, you will work collaboratively across the unit. You will be supported, encouraged and appreciated within your role.   There will be opportunities for enhancing your skills, through additional training and development which we offer and encourage. This is supported by our Nurse Educator who will support you while you settle into your new environment.

It is essential you are a Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.

We have posts at 37 hours per week, full time but are also open to offer part-time hours.  Our standard shift pattern is 12 hours shifts over 7 days, including Public Holidays and weekends. We are to offer flexible shifts patterns out with the standard 12 hour rota. Please contact us to discuss any requirements to provide you with a supportive work life balance

Informal contacts: Jocelyn McLaughlin or Suzanne Hill, Senior Charge Nurse, Jocelyn.mclaughlin@ggc.scot.nhs.uk or Suzanne.hill@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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