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:
Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to develop your career in a dynamic perioperative environment? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Staff Nurse to join our Recovery and X-Ray Theatres team, providing high-quality care to patients recovering from surgery and undergoing radiological procedures. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, supporting patients through some of their most important healthcare experiences. As Scotland's largest NHS Board, NHSGGC is committed to supporting your professional development, wellbeing and career progression while enabling you to make a genuine difference to the lives of patients and their families.
You need to have a live NMC UK PIN to be considered for this post.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
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Monday to Sunday early/late shift, weekends, no night duty
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Permanent, full-time
Key responsibilities:
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Assess patient care needs and plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality programmes of care for postoperative and radiology patients
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Provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care within the recovery and radiology environment
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Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication and continuity of patient care
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Support, supervise and mentor students, newly qualified staff and support workers within the clinical area
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Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with professional, clinical and information governance standards
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Contribute to the effective management of resources, equipment, supplies and departmental stock levels
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Recognise and respond appropriately to changing patient conditions and clinical emergencies within a fast-paced environment
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered Nurse on the NMC Register or hold an appropriate Operating Department Practitioner qualification
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Experience working within a clinical healthcare environment with a commitment to delivering excellent patient care
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Ability to assess patient needs and deliver evidence-based care within professional guidelines
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
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Ability to supervise, support and develop less experienced colleagues and students
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Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands
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Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills
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:
We would be delighted to show you around our department, to arrange this contact SCN Victoria Fitzpatrick by email at: [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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