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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
Ward 56 is a Gynaecology Inpatient Ward providing both elective and emergency Gynaecology care, operating as a 24‑hour receiving unit, 7 days per week, and working within a multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will be responsible for:
- Assessment of care needs
- Development, implementation, and evaluation of care programmes
- Ensuring high‑quality patient care within Gynaecology services
- Practising within the legal and ethical framework established by the NMC
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
This is a fixed term post of 12 months.
Salary is pro‑rata for part‑time positions.
This post requires a live NMC pin.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
The shift pattern for this position is 12‑hour shifts, Monday–Sunday, days and nights.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide high‑quality nursing care within Ward 56 (Gynaecology Inpatient Services)
- Undertake assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team
- Support elective and emergency Gynaecology pathways
- Contribute to maintaining CAIR assurance standards and compliance audits
- Deliver safe practice in line with NMC professional standards
- Provide postoperative care for Gynaecology Oncology patients, including those receiving intrathecal morphine
Essential Criteria
- Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Ability to fulfil the requirements outlined in the job description
Desirable / Development Opportunities
- Experience or interest in Gynaecology nursing
- HDU skills within Gynaecology – particularly for postoperative Gynaecology Oncology patients
- Syringe driver training
- Palliative care training sessions
- Experience in emergency Gynaecology
- Participation in CAIR assurance audits
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Julie Graham, SCN
Phone: 0141 201 3369
Email: Julie.Graham10@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
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