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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:
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join our team and deliver high-quality patient-centred care within a supportive clinical environment.
The purpose of the ward is to provide acute adult nursing care for patients with varied General Surgical conditions.
The ward provides postoperative care to elective patients via the Same Day Admissions Unit, Emergency Department and step down care from the Surgical HDU and continued emergency care from the Surgical Acute Receiving Unit.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- This is a full-time, permanent post of 36
- The shift pattern is Monday – Sunday days, nights 12 hour shifts.
- You will be based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
- You need to have a live NMC UK pin to be considered for this post
Key responsibilities:
You will be responsible for assessing patient care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high standards of nursing care. Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, you will maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, carers and colleagues to ensure patient needs are fully understood and appropriately met.
The role requires you to work within the defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the Division and Department, reporting outcomes to senior nursing staff to support the ongoing monitoring and improvement of care standards. You will also provide supervision and mentorship to less experienced staff and students, acting as a source of guidance and support to assist with their learning and professional development.
You will be expected to manage and organise your own workload effectively to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients and clients, while maintaining accurate and timely patient records in line with agreed standards and professional requirements. In addition, you will support the effective management of departmental resources by maintaining stock levels, ordering supplies as required and promoting the economical use of resources.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and contributing positively to a dynamic NHS team.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered nurse on the NMC register
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledge common surgical conditions is advantageous
Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description
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: Penny MacLean - Senior Charge Nurse on 0141 452 2660 or penny.maclean@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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