Staff Nurse - Short Stay Admission Ward / Head Injuries

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

Are you looking for the next step in your healthcare career? Do you want to develop your skills, work closely with people and make a real difference to patient care? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

We are seeking to recruit an individual who is committed to delivering outstanding patient care and takes pride in what they do. A caring and professional approach, together with excellent communication skills, is essential. You will be expected to work effectively within a busy and often high-pressure environment, demonstrating the ability to adapt to changing and challenging situations.

Ward 46 is a 20-bedded unit comprising a combination of short-stay medical beds and head injury beds. The ward cares for a diverse patient group and offers an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse to develop skills across a broad range of medical nursing specialties while also gaining experience in the acute management of patients with head injuries.

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.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Glasgow Royal Infirmary G4 OSF
• Hours and Work Pattern: Rotational 7 day a week working / days/nights
  
  

Key Responsibilities

You will deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care to a varied patient population within Ward 46. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care while working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.

The role involves caring for both acute medical and head injury patients, ensuring safe and effective care throughout their hospital stay. You will be expected to maintain high professional standards, communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues, and contribute to a positive ward environment that supports continuous improvement and excellent patient outcomes.

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

• Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration.
• Relevant post-registration experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Experience working within an acute healthcare setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach to patient care.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to challenging situations.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  
  

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

Julie Caldwell

Telephone: 0141 414 6649

Email: Julie.caldwell@ggc.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.

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