Staff Nurse - Regional Services B5

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 enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 5 Registered Nurses to join the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit (QENSIU) at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. As part of Scotland's national spinal injuries service, you will provide high-quality, clinically effective and patient-centred care across both the Spinal High Dependency Unit (Edenhall Ward) and the Spinal Rehabilitation Ward (Philipshill Ward). This is a unique opportunity to support patients throughout their spinal injury journey, from the acute phase through rehabilitation, while working within a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team.

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.

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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent Role - 36 Hours Per Week

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Monday - Sunday (12 Hour shifts, day/nightshift)

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for delivering safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients with spinal cord injuries across high dependency and rehabilitation settings. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, supporting individuals through treatment, rehabilitation and discharge planning. The role offers exposure to a varied caseload of acute spinal injuries, high dependency care and rehabilitation, while providing opportunities to develop specialist clinical skills and contribute to maintaining high standards of patient-centred care, dignity, independence and wellbeing.

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

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of dignity, independence and holistic care for patients with spinal cord injuries.
• Willingness to learn and develop specialist spinal injury knowledge.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Enthusiasm for working within a dynamic multidisciplinary team environment.
• Access to support from the dedicated Spinal Injuries Education Team.
• Comprehensive in-house training and competency development programme.
• Opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills including:
• Suprapubic catheterisation
• Male urinary catheterisation
• Tracheostomy care
• Neurogenic bowel management
• Respiratory and chest management
• Access to ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to rotate within spinal injuries and other acute specialties to broaden clinical experience and enhance skills.
  

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

Helena Richmond, Lead Nurse, 0141 201 2343, Helena.Richmond@nhs.scot

Drew Campbell, SCN, 0141 201 2532, Drew.Campbell@nhs.scot

Mary Hannah, Education Nurse, 0141 201 2543, Mary.Hannah@nhs.scot

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

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

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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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