Registered Nurse - Surgery South

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.

As part of the multidisciplinary team and without supervision, the post holder has the responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients.

In the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse or deputy, manage the ward effectively on a regular basis.

Permanent, Full time and Part time

Shift Pattern – 12 hour shift pattern over 7 days / nights

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

• Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients to ensure delivery of a high standard of care.
• In the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse /Charge Nurse, take charge of the department for the management of daily responsibilities, including work allocation, deployment and supervision of staff, to ensure smooth running of the area.
• Maintains effective communication with patients, relatives/carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that appropriate information is shared and patient needs are met.
• Assists in the monitoring of standards of care within defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the ward and Division to ensure adherence to, and delivery of, a high quality service.
• Leads and supervise/mentor junior staff/students who are providing care to patients and act as a source of advice to ensure their educational needs are met.
• Undertakes teaching of registered/non-registered nursing staff, including basic and post-basic students, and participate in the implementation of staff personal development plans to facilitate ongoing development.
• Organise own workload to ensure that the interests of patients/clients are met.
• Responsible for maintaining patient records within agreed standards.
• Participate in maintaining departmental stock levels, through ordering of stores, ensuring the economic use of all resources.
• Develop the role by using evidence-based practice and continuously improve own knowledge following PREP guidelines.
• Participate in clinical audit as required.
• Adheres to the organisational infection control policies and procedures and acts as a role model in the maintenance of a safe environment.

• Registered Nurses on the NMC Register (Part 1 & 12)
• Relevant clinical experience
• Evidence of continued professional development

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

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

We would be delighted to show you around the department, in order to arrange this please contact Andrew Magee:
Orthopaedic Practice Development Nurse ()

Greig Cunningham, SCN - Greig.

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