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:
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our General Surgery team within the South Sector. This role provides the chance to work in a fastpaced acute surgical environment, delivering highquality, compassionate care to patients with a wide range of surgical needs. You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team focused on safe, effective and personcentred care. Working within NHSGGC means access to excellent learning, development and career progression opportunities. We are committed to staff wellbeing, professional growth and creating a positive working culture. This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated nurse looking to build strong surgical experience within a leading health board.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
All other 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:
- You will be based within the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
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Full Time, Permanent
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Shift Pattern is Monday to Sunday and includes days, nights and 12-hour shifts
Key responsibilities:
- Assess plan, implement, and evaluate individual programmes of care to deliver high standards of nursing care
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Provide safe, effective postoperative and acute surgical care to patients and support their recovery
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Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care
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Maintain accurate, timely patient records in line with professional and organisational standards
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Supervise, support, and mentor students and less experienced staff within the clinical area
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Contribute to the day-to-day organisation of the ward, ensuring effective use of resources
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Promote a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection prevention, health, and safety policies
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
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Degree in Nursing or equivalent recognised qualification
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Knowledge of acute surgical nursing care and common general surgical conditions
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Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a busy clinical environment
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Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills
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Commitment to continuing professional development and revalidation requirements
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Ability to deliver compassionate patient-centred care in line with NHSGGC values
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: Shona Fyfe, Senior Charge Nurse on 0141 452 2657 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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