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In order to apply to for this position you must have a live pin with the NMC UK or HCPC.
The shift pattern for this post is Days / nights and some weekend Days and (24/ 7 service)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for NMC registered nurses and registered ODPs to come and work within the Recovery Theatre Departments in the North Sector of Glasgow. The 22 Inpatient Theatres situated within Glasgow Royal Infirmary (voted the Best Scottish Hospital in 2021 and 2022 within the top 200 worldwide) support complex general and specialised surgery. GG&C North sector theatres also provide 2 emergency theatres on a 24/7 basis. We are seeking confident and assertive individuals who are keen to contribute to the delivery of high-quality nursing care and service development. As a member of over 300 nursing staff in this department you will be exposed to one to one care, skills development and training opportunities to develop into a practitioner that is flexible to work within Recovery, facilitated by a rotation to Critical Care offered and Stobhill day surgery. During this period you will work in a team where one to one nursing is a priority and the patient is the centre of care within the Multi-disciplinary team. The ability to work on your own initiative but also as part of an integrated team is required. You are required to demonstrate flexibility by working within a service which presently runs over a 7 day week in some Theatres and Recovery depending on hospital site.
Furthermore, you will be expected where necessary to engage in multi-site working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde North Sector in order to achieve the needs of the service. 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. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check.
The shift pattern is 12 hours with occasional Twilight shifts if suitable and a flexible rotation to nights and weekends
Informal Contact: Nicola Duke, Lead Nurse Theatres North on Tel No: 0141 201 3225 Mobile: 07534228532 or SCN Janice Furphy on Tel: 0141 211 5580 janice.furphy@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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