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:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of a senior staff nurse/ Midwife within the award-winning team within The Neonatal Unit at the Royal Hospital for Children. The post is within the special care and high dependency unit with opportunity for rotation to ITU/HDU and will incorporate days/nights/weekends/public holidays. The successful candidate should be educated to degree level or equivalent.
The Neonatal unit is a busy level 3 50-bedded ITU/HDU/SC. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and be responsible for assessing care needs and evaluating care, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, family-centred care to Neonates and their families.
Please note 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:
- This is a 1 year fixed term post working part time hours (22.5)
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This post is based at the Royal Hospital for Children.
- Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
Key responsibilities:
You will be expected to communicate effectively and liaise closely with families and the multidisciplinary team involved in the provision of care. You will apply the principles of good communication in a way that justifies the trust and confidence of the public, establishing and maintaining positive and professional relationships with the baby and their family, nursing colleagues, and members of the wider multidisciplinary team. The role will also involve, where appropriate, communication with external agencies such as Social Services.
Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, relevant guidelines, and divisional policies, you will demonstrate clear, compassionate, and effective verbal and written communication with both families and staff at all times. You will ensure that confidentiality for the baby and their family is always maintained and respected.
You will actively contribute to the clinical communication and education of children, parents, and colleagues, and will play a key role in multi-professional decision-making processes relating to the care of children and their families. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate, clear, and legible nursing documentation that reflects the care delivered, and for recognising, interpreting, and reporting any changes in care needs in a timely manner.
In addition, you will be expected to develop your presentation and IT skills and to participate fully in ward-based and multidisciplinary meetings, contributing to continuous improvement in care delivery and team collaboration.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- First level nursing or midwifery qualification (appropriate part of NMC Register relevant to area)
- Releavent post registration experience.
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Neonatal Qualification in Speciality
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Evidence of continuing professional development equivalent.
- Ability to work within a Multi-disciplinary Team Setting
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Good communication skills
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Positive professional manner and attitude
Flexible to suit the demands of the service
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:Carol Calderwood - Senior Charge Nurse - 0141 232 4335 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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