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:
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Critical Care at the Royal Alexandra Hospital incorporates a purpose build Intensive Care Unit (2019) and one of the busiest High Dependency Units in Scotland located adjacent to each other to create a combined critical care area. Due to the expansion in our service, there is now exciting opportunities for Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses to work in our dynamic and fast paced Critical Care area. Our critical care multidisciplinary teams care for both emergency and elective patients across a variety of medical and surgical specialities. We work in partnership to provide a high level of specialist care pathways and closer nursing observations for critically ill patients. Successful candidates will work in a busy and challenging environment to ensure a high standard of person centred care is delivered to critically ill patients with one or more organ failure requiring organ support, specialist care and closer nursing observations. You will be part of a team delivering care from admission to discharge from critical care and as patient’s needs differ, you will be required to tailor your approach to a broad range of individuals and circumstances to meet the patients’ needs.
We are looking for caring, compassionate and motivated registered nurses to join our team. Whilst critical care experience is desirable, we are also seeking candidates with acute nursing experience, good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. As a service we will support you to continuously develop. With support of our Practice Educators you will benefit from access to the right development and support through a strong educational and quality improvement ethos.
Successful candidates will be based in the Intensive Care Unit, with the opportunity to rotate to the other area for professional development and educational opportunities.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location based in Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Permanent Contract
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Full-time position (36 hours per week)
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Shift pattern for this post are rotational day/night
Key responsibilities:
- Practice within the legal & Ethical framework as established by Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and National Legislation to ensure patient interests and well being are met.
- Work within the National Health Service (NHS), NHS Greater Glasgow and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Legislation, Policy, Guidelines and Procedures.
- Empower patients to take responsibility for their health, well-being and future lifestyle by practising in an open transparent and inclusive manner, thereby ensuring patients have the relevant information to participate in decisions about their care
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Contribute to the provision of an appropriate learning environment in line with NES Quality Placement Standards.
- Contribute to the clinical appraisal of pre registration nurses. o Demonstrate own professional development.
- The postholder is required to progress through a critical care competency based preceptorship programme to facilitate knowledge and skills development
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Organise own time and that of junior staff and learners.
- Ensures effective day-to-day management of other resources including stores supplies pharmacy and maintenance of equipment
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Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- 1st / 2nd Level Registered Nurse.
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Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description
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:
Internal Senior Charge Nurse, Carrie McKay, [email protected], 0141 314 7069
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. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
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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.
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