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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:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our diverse day surgery and recovery team based within Gartnavel General Hospital. Specialties within GGH include General Surgery, Oncoplastic/Breast Surgery, Urology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Orthopaedic elective/trauma, Oncology, Interventional Radiology and Endoscopy. We can expand your skills and knowledge across a diverse range of cases. Our education team will guide and support you and facilitate your learning and education development.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin or HCPC pin in order to be considered for this post.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- This is a permanent post based within Gartnavel General Hospital working 28.5 hours per week.
- The shift pattern for this post is Monday - Friday 0700-2000 - 10 hours shifts, You will be required to work within a flexible shift pattern.
- Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
Key responsibilities:
The post holder is expected to work closely with the ward or departmental manager to achieve high standards in all aspects of nursing care from the nursing team, to deputize as ward or departmental nursing team leader in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility and to supervise and teach Registered nurses, Healthcare Support Workers and learners.
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 programs ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients within the perioperative department.
The ability to work on your own initiative but also as part of an integrated team is required.
Furthermore, you will be expected where necessary to engage in multi-site working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in order to achieve the needs of the service.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
You will be a First Level Registered Nurse trained in general nursing or adult nursing or a Registered Operating Department Practitioner.
Relevant post registration experience is essential and experience within the recovery room and/or day surgery department is desirable.
As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s pre-employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC/HCPC registration will be required prior to start date.
You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current NMC/HCPC registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be shortlisted for interview. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check.
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:Cheryl Dufnord - Senior Charge Nurse on 0141 211 3356 or Cheryl.dunford@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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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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