Staff Nurse - Emergency Care and Medical Specialties

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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:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to join the ECMS Medical Specialities team within Ward 10 at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. This dynamic 30-bed ward delivers specialist care across acute medicine, diabetes, endocrinology and haematology, offering a varied and rewarding clinical environment. Working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will be part of one of the largest NHS organisations in the UK, committed to delivering safe, effective and person-centred care. You will join a supportive and forward-thinking team that values collaboration, development and innovation. This role offers excellent opportunities to enhance your clinical skills and build a fulfilling career within a fast-paced acute setting. We actively welcome applicants at all stages of their nursing career and encourage flexible, inclusive working patterns.

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

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Part-Time, Permanent

Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley

Shift Pattern: Rotational

Key responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for a defined group of patients within a specialist area
• Deliver safe, effective and person-centred care while supporting patient flow from admission through to discharge
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless and high-quality patient care
• Provide guidance, supervision and support to students and unregistered staff
• Maintain accurate, clear and timely patient documentation in line with NMC standards
• Participate in audit, quality improvement and the development of evidence-based practice
• Promote a positive ward culture and contribute to improving the patient experience in line with Excellence in Care principles

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

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC UK pin
• Educated to Diploma/Degree level in Adult Nursing or equivalent
• Demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Evidence of continuous professional development and a commitment to learning
• Sound clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• Flexibility to work rotational shift patterns, including nights, and a willingness to adapt to service needs

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:

Angela Thomson, Senior Charge Nurse - View email address on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk - View phone number on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

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

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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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