Registered General Nurse s Service

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 of this post holder is to work within the nursing and multi‑professional team to ensure a high standard of care to a defined patient group. Competently perform the necessary technical/invasive/physical aspects of care for this defined patient group
• In the absence of the department manager or deputy, provide cover to ensure effective operation of the department
• Older People and Stroke Services can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a friendly, dedicated, forward‑thinking service
• You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

• An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to work within Ward B, Older Adult General Rehabilitation, Stobhill ACH
• The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Sunday, day and night shift rotation
• The post holder will work 11.5 hour shifts

• 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
• To regularly undertake extended clinical practice i.e. venepuncture, cannulation, IV drug administration and other clinical practice specific to specialist area of work
• Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines for records and record keeping
• Provide clinical leadership/expert advice to junior nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• 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
• Promote and support innovation in clinical practice
• Contribute to the provision of an appropriate learning environment in line with NES Quality Placement Standards
• To undertake teaching of registered and non‑registered nursing staff, including basic and post‑basic students and participate in the implementation of staffpersonal development plans to facilitate ongoing development
• Ensures effective day‑to‑day management of other resources, including stores supplies, pharmacy and maintenance of equipment
• Manage a small team of nursing staff using both managerial and leadership skills
• Take charge of designated area within the department
• Supervise less experienced staff/students (including those from external agencies) who are providing care to patients and act as a source of advice to ensure their educational needs are being met
• In conjunction with the Senior Charge Nurse /Deputy ensure that the nursing resource is utilised efficiently and effectively by managing duty roster/ sickness absence and the use of additional hours i.e. bank agency
• Contribute to the recruitment and selection process
• More responsibilities can be found in the attached job description

• First/Second Level Registered Nurse with a minimum of 1 year post registration experience
• Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description
• Evidence of further education/courses

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…