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.
As a Senior Staff Nurse within the Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Day Care Unit at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, holistic care to children and young people with complex haematology and oncology conditions. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will lead and coordinate patient care, support colleagues and contribute to service development. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients and families during some of their most challenging times. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to supporting professional development, innovation and wellbeing, providing an environment where you can build a rewarding and fulfilling career. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and developing specialist expertise, we would love to hear from you.
All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Full-time, fixed-term for 12 months
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You will be based at The Royal Hospital for Children
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Working Pattern: Between Monday and Friday 08:30 - 19:30
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver and coordinate high-quality, evidence-based care for children and young people with haematology and oncology conditions
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Undertake assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised care programmes for patients and their families
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Support the daily management of patient activity within the Day Care Unit, ensuring safe and effective service delivery
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Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to nursing colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team
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Participate in specialised nursing interventions including chemotherapy administration and advanced clinical procedures following competency achievement
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Deliver education, support and advice to patients, families and carers to promote confidence in managing care at home
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Contribute to audit, quality improvement, research and service development activities to enhance patient outcomes
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
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Significant post-registration experience within paediatric nursing and the delivery of complex patient care
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Experience of caring for children and young people with acute, chronic or complex healthcare needs
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support children, families and colleagues in sensitive situations
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Demonstrable leadership skills with experience coordinating workload, delegating tasks and supporting junior staff
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Knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement principles
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Commitment to continuous professional development with the ability to develop specialist knowledge and skills within paediatric haematology and oncology services
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:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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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: Julie Cefferty, Senior Charge Nurse on 0141 452 4464 or [email protected]
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.
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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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