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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:
- To work within the nursing and multi-professional team to ensure a high standard of care to a defined patient group. Competently perform the necessary technical/invasive/physical aspects of care for this defined patient group.
- In the absence of the department manager or deputy, provide cover to ensure effective operation of the department.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, Full time
Shift Pattern - Monday – Friday
Base location - Royal Alexandra Hospital
Key responsibilities:
Clinical
- To assess patient needs, plan/implement and evaluate a programme of care which is evidence based utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others.
- To regularly undertake extended clinical practice i.e. venepuncture, cannulation, IV drug administration and other clinical practice specific to specialist area of work.
- Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines for records and record keeping.
- Provide clinical leadership/expert advice to junior nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Professional:
- Practice within the legal & Ethical framework as established by Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and National Legislation to ensure patient interests and wellbeing are met.
- Work within the National Health Service (NHS), NHS Greater Glasgow and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Legislation, Policy, Guidelines and Procedures.
- Empower patients to take responsibility for their health, well-being and future lifestyle by practising in an open transparent and inclusive manner; thereby ensuring patients have the relevant information to participate in decisions about their care.
- Promote and support innovation in clinical practice.
Education and Research/Audit:
- Contribute to the provision of an appropriate learning environment in line with NES Quality Placement Standards.
- Promote patient care/self-care/independence through the provision of relevant teaching and support in relation to the specialty.
- Complete clinical appraisal of pre registration nurses.
- Participate in performance appraisal in line with policy.
- Demonstrate own professional development.
- To undertake teaching of registered and non-registered nursing staff, including basic and post-basic students and participate in the implementation of staffpersonal development plans to facilitate ongoing development.
- Support the implementation of research and clinical audit where appropriate.
Organisational/Managerial:
- Organise own time and that of junior staff and learners.
- Monitor standards of care in clinical practice.
- Ensures effective day-to-day management of other resources, including stores supplies, pharmacy and maintenance of equipment.
- Manage a small team of nursing staff using both managerial and leadership skills.
- Take charge of designated area within the department.
- Regularly lead a team of nurses.
- Supervise less experienced staff/students (including those from external agencies) who are providing care to patients and act as a source of advice to ensure their educational needs are being met.
- In conjunction with the Senior Charge Nurse /Deputy ensure that the nursing resource is utilised efficiently and effectively by managing duty roster/ sickness absence and the use of additional hours i.e. bank agency.
- Contribute to the recruitment and selection process.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- First/Second Level Registered Nurse with a minimum of 1 year post registration experience.
- Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description
- Evidence of further education/courses
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:
Jennifer McFarlane, Lead Nurse - Jennifer.McFarlane2@nhs.scot - 07976955693
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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