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:
You will provide direct patient care for renal patients requiring pre-operative assessment before surgery and/or anaesthesia.
The role involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and supporting patients throughout their surgical pathway.
All 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 permanent post and we have two positions available, working 36 and 18 hours
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These hours will be worked Monday to Friday
- You will be based within Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), within the Renal Service, working across the pre-operative assessment pathway in collaboration with renal, anaesthetic and theatre teams.
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Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.
Key responsibilities:
You will provide direct patient care for a designated group of renal patients requiring pre-operative assessment before surgery and/or anaesthesia.
Working collaboratively with nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure a consistently high standard of care while undertaking comprehensive patient assessments and developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based care plans.
Supporting patients preparing for surgery in partnership with renal, anaesthetic and theatre teams. Undertake technical aspects of care relevant to the role, including history taking, ECG recording and interpretation, blood test ordering, and venepuncture. Contribute to the ongoing development of an innovative renal service and advanced clinical practice.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered Nurse with the NMC.
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Relevant post-registration nursing experience.
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Proficient in ECG recording and venepuncture.
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Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
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Experience within renal, theatre, surgical or anaesthetic settings.
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Experience managing patients with renal transplants and/or renal access, including tunnelled catheters and AV fistulas.
Education and Development
You will receive supported clinical development within the service and will be expected to undertake advanced practice courses delivered by Glasgow Caledonian University, including:
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Clinical Assessment
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Preparing to Advance Practice
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Pre-operative Assessment Module
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:Franny Reston, Interim ANP Team Lead, QEUH on 0141 452 3761.
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.
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