Staff Nurse (Rotational) - ECMS

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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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our team within the gastroenterology Ward 8 at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Applicants should have relevant experience at Band 5 level within an acute clinical setting, preferably within medical specialties, and demonstrate the ability to manage a group of patients with complex needs.

The post holder will be expected to ensure safe and effective care that enhances the patient experience. You will be able to demonstrate high professional standards of care and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting. You will utilise a broad range of knowledge and skills in the assessment, planning and implementation of care for our patients. Career pathways for our nurses include, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Practitioner, Charge Nurse and Senior Charge Nurse.

As a registered nurse within medical specialties, you will have the support of a structured induction, ongoing education and development from our Clinical Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialists, and opportunities to develop your leadership and management skills. We are passionate about supporting the well-being and development of our team.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based Glasgow Royal Infirmary Hospital
• Permanent Contract
• Part-time position (34 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post are rotational, days, nights and weekends.
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

Key responsibilities:

• To assess patient needs, plan/implement and evaluate a programme of care which is evidence based utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others.

• Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines for records and record keeping.

• Practice within the legal & Ethical framework as established by Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and National Legislation to ensure patient interests and well being are met.

• Work within the National Health Service (NHS), NHS Greater Glasgow and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Legislation, Policy, Guidelines and Procedures.

• Empower patients to take responsibility for their health, well-being and future lifestyle by practising in an open transparent and inclusive manner, thereby ensuring patients have the relevant information to participate in decisions about their care.

• Contribute to the provision of an appropriate learning environment in line with NES

• Quality Placement Standards

• Contribute to the clinical appraisal of pre registration nurses.

• Demonstrate own professional development.

• Please refer to the job description for further details.

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

• 1st / 2nd Level Registered Nurse.

• Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description.

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:

Carol Prescott, Senior Charge Nurse, On View phone number on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk or email View email address on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.  

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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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