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Applications from 2023 Newly Qualified Nurse/Midwife, will not be considered for this post.
Do you have a passion for excellence in care; a commitment to patient-centred care, continuing professional development, an understanding of our service, and the specific needs of our patients (or a commitment to learn and develop these skills)?
Do you want to work in a friendly and welcoming environment?
Do you want to work in a culture where our patients and staff come first? If you are ambitious, innovative and want to be part of a high quality, driven and safety focused team then we would love to hear from you.
Opportunities have arisen for Band 5 Registered Nurses within the Institute of Neurological Sciences, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to join our dynamic team in the following areas:
- Critical Care Neurosciences/OMFS. This area cares for critically ill patients from Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Oral Maxillary Facial Surgery. Experience in Critical Care is desirable but not essential. It is desirable that you have a post-basic critical care qualification. You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to patient-centred care, continuing professional development, an understanding of our service, and the specific needs of our patients (or a commitment to learn and develop these skills). You will demonstrate flexibility, and a willingness to participate in service progression and growth. The ability to work effectively in a team is essential. A competency-based education programme is in place to support your development.
(x1posts: Permanent- full time)
Informal Contact: Pauline Barrie, Tel No: 0141 232 7564
- Neurosurgery- Ward 66 and 64. The Department of Neurosurgery provides exciting pioneering Neurosurgical procedures and care as part of regional services for the West of Scotland. We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic staff nurses to join our teams across various wards. We have three, 22 bedded wards which provide Emergency and elective neurosurgical and spinal care as part of the Neuroscience Service to the West of Scotland. All staff will be supported by our dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator for Neurosciences and undergo an in-house training competency framework and university accredited courses to support your development. You will work 12-hour shifts to cover the 24/7 service. Experience in the field of neurosurgical nursing is preferred, but not essential.
(x6 posts: Permanent- 4x full time and 2x part time 18.75)
Informal Contact:
Lesley Diggines, lesley.diggines@ggc.scot.nhs.uk Tel No: 0141 201 2013
Audrey Taylor, e-mail address: audrey.taylor@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
- Maxillofacial Surgery Ward 63 . The Department of OMFS/Head & Neck Cancer services provide exciting pioneering OMFS / Head & Neck procedures and care as part of regional services for the West of Scotland. We have one, 21 bedded ward which provide Emergency and elective MaxFax and Head & Neck cancer surgery as part of the Neuroscience & OMFS Service to the West of Scotland. All staff will be supported by our dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator for Neurosciences & OMFS and undergo an in-house training competency framework and university accredited courses to support your development. You will work 12-hour shifts to cover the 24/7 service. You must be a registered nurse. Experience in the field of OMFS / Head & Neck Surgery nursing is preferred, but not essential.
(x1 post: Permanent- full time)
Lorna Stewart, SCN
- ODP's/ Theatre & Recovery Nurses. We are interested in hearing from registered with relevant post-registration qualification experience. As an essential part of our Recovery team, you'll deliver high quality, clinically effective patient care at all times. We can offer you a varied recovery caseload due to our extensive Neurosurgical and Oral Maxillofacial procedures that will help you develop your capabilities and experience and you'll enjoy the real respect, rapport and effective working of a close-knit, highly skilled, multidisciplinary team. We are seeking to recruit band 5 theatre/recovery practitioners to join the existing team.
The Theatre Suite consists of Neurosurgical and Oral Maxillo Facial Surgery specialties. These 2 specialties offer experience in difficult airway management and multi-specialty highly complex procedures. The department provides 24-hour cover and staff will be expected to participate in a fully flexible rota system, including weekends, rotation to night duty and on call. You should have a genuine desire to become part of the multi professional team and care for the patients within the chosen specialty. You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and act as role model to the rest of the team and the nursing students who are frequently placed within the theatre department. You will demonstrate a commitment to undertake ongoing in-service training and development. We offer excellent opportunities for personal development, for example, for newly qualified nurses we can offer a rotational program through our theatre suite, with an established supportive education program.
(x7 posts: x6 Permanent- full time and x1 part time 22.5)
Informal Contact: Sara Brook, Perioperative Coordinator, 451 8939/201 2134, sarah.brooks@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.
We would be delighted to show you around our department.
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