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:
Applicants must be Registered Paediatric Nurses and have an active NMC pin.
An existing opportunity has became available within the unit for x1 full time Band 6 permanent position and x1 full time band 6 fixed term/secondment position for 6 months.
Ward 3c Renal is a 10 bedded inpatient ward caring for children and young people with renal, urology and rheumatology conditions from birth to 18 years. We provide all modalities of renal replacement therapy to children within Scotland. We have education programmes to support our staff in nursing children with Acute Renal Disease, Chronic Renal Disease, Pre and Post-operative care of patient undergoing renal biopsy, pre and post renal transplantation and care of complex renal/urology conditions and surgeries. We care for children and young people undergoing care of rheumatology conditions.
We have a 4 bedded bay for out-patient haemodialysis. The unit covers 7 days a week acute and chronic haemodialysis.
In April 2002 The Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow gained status as The National Unit for Renal Transplantation in Scotland. The object of the service is to provide a comprehensive Paediatric renal transplantation service, including associated assessment and follow up care, to residents of Scotland.
The ward shifts will cover days and night shift rotation, including weekends and public holidays.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location based in Royal Hospital for Children
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One full-time post (1wte) band 6 senior staff nurse permanent
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One part-time post (0.5wte) band 6 senior staff nurse fixed-term secondment for 6 months
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Shift pattern for this post are rotational, days/nights, 7-day cover
Key responsibilities:
- Support and manage nursing staff within the clinical area to ensure that patient needs are assessed, care planned, implemented and evaluated, and that there is consultation and involvement of patient/carers.
- To provide a high standard of nursing care within the clinical area to ensure patient needs are assessed, care planned, implemented and evaluated and that there is consultation and involvement of carers.
- Responsible for maintaining patient records within agreed standards and ensuring the quality of record keeping within area of responsibility.
- Develop specialised programmes of care/care packages and provides highly specialized advice concerning the treatment of complex patient groups.
- Provide an expert knowledge base, understanding and clinical competence, ensuring others maintain a high standard of patient care.
- To delegate staff with due regard to individuals capabilities, utilising available skill mix appropriately
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Ensure that patient care is individualised to encompass spiritual and cultural needs of the child and family.
- Provide the shared objectives of the multidisciplinary team by working closely to ensure that best practice is achieved.
- Promote the interface between hospital and community to promote a seamless service for the child and family.
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Please refer to the job description for further details.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Good Interpersonal and communication skills
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Good report writing skills
- Good organisational skills
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Motivated to learn and develop practice within paediatrics
- Ability to work within a team
- Ability to recognise own limitations
- Ability to describe personal accountability
- Awareness of role and responsibilities of the Band 6 senior staff nurse post
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:
Leanne Millar, SCN, On 0141 452 4429 or email [email protected]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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