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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Staff Nurses to join the ECMS – Medical Specialities teams within the Royal Alexandra Hospital. This post is based within ward 27 – General Medicine/Rheumatology.
Ward Background
Ward 27 is a 30 bed general medical ward giving staff experience of working with patients with various medical conditions. There are some rheumatology beds within the ward.
Staff Group & Work Pattern
The ward 27 team vary in staff who have worked in the ward for a number of years, to those who have more recently joined the team. This offers a variety in experience, knowledge and support.
“they are a friendly bunch who are happy to show you the ropes” HCSW, nurse bank 2022
We would welcome applicants at all stages of their nursing career. We are particularly keen to hear from nurses with post-registration experience in general medicine. There is opportunity within the ward to develop quality improvement projects and gain experience in taking charge of a busy fast paced unit. This would provide excellent preparation for those considering promotion in the near future.
We are also keen to explore alternative work patterns out with the standard 12 hour rotational shift patterns.
Roles & Responsibilities
The successful candidates will become part of the nursing team who will support the assessment, planning and delivery of specialist care. You must be able to demonstrate your ability to engage in a positive ward culture and support the clinical team and engage in programmes of care to enhance the patient journey and patient experience contributing towards delivery of positive outcomes using the Excellence in Care framework. You will be responsible to the Senior Charge Nurse and be expected to work on your own merit, be supported by your colleagues and remain engaged in productive team dynamics. The successful candidate should be innovative and be creative within their organisational role. The successful candidate will work closely with nurse specialist teams and MDT to ensure a patient centred approach to care is adopted.
Interested?
Potential candidates are invited to discuss this employment opportunity by contacting Colette Morton on 01413147327 or email Collette.Morton@ggc.scot.nhs.uk. Alternatively by calling Claire Ganner, Lead Nurse 07977030666. We are happy to facilitate informal visits can also be arranged to the wards/RAH site. .
Full and Part Time positions are available.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
In order to apply for this position you must have a Live PIN with the NMC.
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.