Staff Nurse - Regional Services

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 need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to develop your career within a highly specialised and rewarding environment? Join the Acute Neurosurgical Ward at the Institute of Neurological Sciences and become part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering exceptional care to patients requiring complex neurosurgical treatment. Working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the largest health boards in the UK, you will have access to excellent learning opportunities, ongoing professional development and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day. This is an exciting opportunity to build specialist skills while helping deliver high-quality care in a dynamic and supportive clinical setting.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please See Below For More Details

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Full-time, permanent
• Rotational day & night shifts, Monday to Sunday
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care programmes
• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to neurosurgical patients
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Supervise, support and mentor students and junior nursing staff
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation standards
• Contribute to ward management, resource utilisation and stock control
• Support evidence-based practice and continuous service improvement initiatives
  
  

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Relevant clinical nursing experience within an acute care setting
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and lifelong learning
• Ability to assess changing patient conditions and prioritise care needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety and best practice standards
• Ability to support and develop less experienced staff and students
  
  

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:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• 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

Interim Senior Charge Nurse, Elaine Stewart, 0141 201 2016, elaine.stewart11@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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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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