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 within a specialist clinical setting? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Nurse to join our Dermatology Outpatient Clinic team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality patient-centred care, work alongside experienced multidisciplinary colleagues and support patients with a wide range of dermatological conditions. As one of the largest NHS organisations in the UK, NHSGGC offers excellent opportunities for professional development, learning and career progression while making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients every day.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the Stobhill campus.
- This is a permanent, part-time post of 26.67 hour per week.
- Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours
Key responsibilities:
- Assess patient care needs and develop, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care
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Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based nursing care to patients attending the Dermatology Clinic
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Support the day-to-day operational running of the clinic and contribute to a high-quality patient experience
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Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care
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Supervise, support and mentor students and junior colleagues within the clinical environment
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Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement activities and the implementation of best practice initiatives
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Contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment through effective risk management, infection prevention and accurate record keeping
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
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Demonstrable clinical knowledge and skills relevant to the delivery of high-quality patient care
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Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development and a commitment to lifelong learning
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Ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care within a busy clinical environment
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues
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Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Previous dermatology experience would be advantageous but is not essential
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:
Senior Charge Nurse, Alex Eagleton, [email protected] , 0141 201 3867
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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