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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:
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
The Neonatal unit is a busy level 3 50 bedded ITU/HDU/SC. Working as a Staff Nurse within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde offers you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. You will become part of a compassionate, skilled and forward‑thinking organisation that is committed to delivering safe, person‑centred and inclusive care to the people we serve. In this role, you will be valued as an essential member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting patients through some of their most vulnerable moments. Your kindness, your ability to connect with people, and your commitment to high‑quality care will directly shape each patient’s experience. NHSGGC is one of the largest and most diverse health boards in the UK, giving you access to a wide network of professional support, learning opportunities, and career development pathways. Whether you are newly entering healthcare or building on existing experience, you will be supported to grow, reflect and develop your skills. By joining us, you are choosing a career where your contribution genuinely matters, a service that recognises your strengths, invests in your potential, and encourages you to be part of a team that strives for excellence every day. Here, your compassion becomes a powerful part of someone’s recovery, and your presence truly makes a difference.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Royal Hospital for Children
- The shift pattern for this post is on a rotational basis of long days and long nights, including public holidays
- Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours
- This is a fixed-term post until 18/04/2027
Key responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate high‑quality nursing care for patients of varying dependency levels
- Maintain accurate, detailed patient records to agreed standards
- Contribute to developing programmes of care and advise junior staff on managing complex patient groups
- Provide individualised, family‑centred care that respects cultural and spiritual needs
- Support seamless care by promoting effective links between hospital and community services
- Delegate appropriately, considering staff capabilities and skill mix
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
- You must demonstrate evidence of ongoing clinical development and awareness of NHGGG policies and strategies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to write accurate reports and maintain high‑quality documentation
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload in a busy clinical environment
- Team‑working skills and the ability to recognise personal limitations
- You should demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
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:
Designated Senior Charge Nurse, Sharron McMonagle, sharron.mcmonagle2@nhs.scot, 0141 201 2219
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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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
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.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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