Staff Nurse - Surgery and Anaesthetics

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 days, nights and weekends. 

(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic band 5 Registered Nurse to join our passionate and dedicated surgical nursing team. This will be based in ward 24, as a 30 bedded ward within the Royal Alexandra Hospital. As part of the team you will be responsible for assessment, delivery and supervision of all care needs within the ward environment. 

You will possess:

• sound clinical skills for assessment of patients needs
• implementation and evaluation of care which are evidence based. 

You will have the ability to work in our fast paced environment to a high clinical standard. You are required to be forward thinking, flexible and able to work effectively within a changing and dynamic environment. We can expand your skills and knowledge across a diverse range of surgical patients.  Our team will guide and support you whether you are newly qualified nurse, or if you are just new to our ward/department and facilitate learning and education development. As part of the multidisciplinary team you will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of a programme of care and the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients with the ward environment.  The ability to work on your own initiative, without direct supervision but also as part of the integrated team is required. You will be required to work within a flexible shift pattern of both day and night rotations and weekend working. You should possess excellent communication skills and decision making with the evidence of ongoing professional development.

Informal contact: Catherine Highet, Senior Charge Nurse, , Catherine.highet@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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