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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:
We are seeking highly motivated and passionate Registered Nurses to join the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) at The Royal Alexandra Hospital.
The MAU is a fast-paced, dynamic environment that provides assessment and immediate care for patients referred through GP services with acute medical needs. The unit receives a high turnover of patients requiring initial assessment following referral from primary care.
As a Registered Nurse within the MAU, you will play a key role in assisting with the first assessment of patients, including taking blood samples and performing ECGs, while also delivering high-quality nursing care.
The MAU offers excellent opportunities to develop both general and specialist nursing skills across a broad range of medical conditions. You will benefit from strong leadership, a supportive culture focused on professional development, guidance from a dedicated Practice Educator, and access to a wide variety of training opportunities to enhance your ability to assess clinically unwell patients.
If you are committed to delivering high-quality care and eager to grow within a supportive and progressive team, we would love to hear from you.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Location - The Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley – Medical Assessment Unit (MAU)
Shift pattern - 12-hour shifts, Rotational Days and Nights, Monday - Sunday
Permanent, Full-time
Key responsibilities:
- Provide assessment and immediate care for patients referred through GP services with acute medical needs.
- Assist with the first assessment of patients referred from primary care.
- Take blood samples and perform ECGs.
- Deliver high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced assessment environment.
- Support the ongoing assessment and care of clinically unwell patients.
- Work collaboratively within a dynamic multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Opportunity to develop both general and specialist Registered Nurse skills.
- Access to strong leadership and a supportive learning environment.
- Support from a dedicated Practice Educator.
- Access to a wide variety of training opportunities.
- Development of skills in assessing clinically unwell patients.
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 Blackburn, Senior Charge Nurse - Jennifer.blackburn@nhs.scot - 0141 314 7302
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