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:
As an Advanced Critical Care Practitioner within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will play a pivotal role in delivering expert, patient-centred care within a dynamic Critical Care environment at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will manage complex patient pathways with a high level of autonomy, leading on assessment, diagnosis and treatment. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your advanced clinical practice within one of the largest NHS organisations in the UK, committed to innovation, education and excellence in patient care. You will be supported to continue your professional development, including structured learning pathways for trainee candidates. NHSGGC offers a rewarding and progressive environment where your leadership and expertise will make a real difference to patient outcomes every day.
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.
Interviews are planned to take place on Thursday 25th June.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- You will be based between Royal Alexandra Hospital and Inverclyde Royal Hospital
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Full Time, Permanent
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36 Hours per week, rotational days/nights/weekends
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for critically ill patients across a range of clinical settings
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Work autonomously and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to manage complex patient care pathways
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Initiate, interpret, and act on diagnostic investigations to inform clinical decision making
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Prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments in line with advanced practice competencies
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Provide clinical leadership support and expert advice to nursing and wider healthcare teams
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Participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, and contribute to service development, research, and audit
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Facilitate safe admission, discharge, and referral of patients while ensuring high standards of evidence-based care
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered Nurse with the NMC or Registered Physiotherapist with the HCPC with significant critical care experience
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Evidence of advanced clinical practice development, including or working towards a Master's level qualification
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Independent prescribing qualification V300 or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe
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Demonstrable experience of autonomous clinical decision making and managing complex patient needs
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and influence within a multidisciplinary team
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Commitment to continuous professional development and participation in education research and audit activities
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Ability to work flexibly across rotational shifts, including days, nights and weekends in a high acuity environment
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:
Yvonne Dolan, Lead Nurse Critical Care Clyde on 07929 728431 or [email protected]
Dr Lisa Gemmell, ACCP Clinical Lead Critical Care Clyde on 077369 36333 or [email protected]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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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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