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:
If you are ambitious, innovative and want to be part of a high quality, driven and safety focused team then we would love to hear from you.
We are interested in hearing from Registered ODP's/Nurses with a keen interest in post-anaesthetic recovery care. As an essential part of our Recovery team, you'll deliver high quality, clinically effective patient care at all times. We can offer you a varied Recovery caseload due to our extensive Neurosurgical, Oral Maxillofacial, and Neuro-interventional radiology procedures that will help you develop your capabilities and experience and you'll enjoy the real respect, rapport and effective working of a close-knit, highly skilled, multidisciplinary team.
We are looking for a Registered Nurse who demonstrate a commitment to undertake ongoing in-service training and development, which is fully supported by our dedicated Perioperative Clinical Educator. We offer excellent opportunities for personal development, for example, for newly qualified nurses we can offer a rotational program through our theatre suite, with an established supportive education program.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
This is a permanent, full-time post of 36 hours per week.
The role is based in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Sunday early late shift, weekends, no night duty.
Key responsibilities:
Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients to ensure delivery of a high standard of care.
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Maintain effective communications with patients, relatives / carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that appropriate information is shared and patient needs are met.
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Work within the defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the Department and report outcomes to senior nursing staff to enable monitoring of standards of care.
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Supervise / mentor less experienced staff/students who are providing care to patients and act as a source of advice to ensure their educational needs are met.
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Organise own workload to ensure that the interests of patients/clients are met.
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Responsible for maintaining patient records within agreed standards.
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Maintain departmental stock levels, through ordering of stores, ensuring the economic use of all resources.
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Continuously improve own knowledge, keeping up-to-date development needs on KSF/PDP framework.
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Identify and effectively respond to the changing care needs of the postoperative patient.
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Develop competence in the role of recovery practitioner and the care of the patient undergoing radiological procedures.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
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Registered Nurse on the NMC register (part 1, 7 &12)/S/NVQ III ODP Certificate or City & Guilds Theatre Certificate 752
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Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description
- Effective listening and interpersonal skills.
- Time management 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.
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
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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
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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