Staff Nurse - Neonatal Unit Job Glasgow Scotland UK,Nursing

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:

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of QIS Staff Nurse or nurse with experience of working in a Neonatal unit within the award-winning team at The Neonatal Unit at the Royal Hospital for Children. The post is a rotational post between ITU/HDU and SC and will incorporate days/nights/weekends/public holidays. The successful candidate should be educated to degree level or equivalent.

The Neonatal unit is a busy level 3 50 bedded ITU/HDU/SC. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and evaluation of care ensuring the delivery of high‑quality family centred care to Neonates and their families.

All other 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:

Location based in Royal Hospital for Children
Permanent Contract
This post will include Full‑time and Part‑time positions - Hours can be discussed at the interview stage

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

Key responsibilities:

To provide a high standard of nursing care within the clinical area to ensure that patient needs are assessed, care planned, implemented and evaluated, and that there is consultation and involvement of patient/carers.
Responsible for maintaining patient records within agreed standards and ensuring high quality record keeping within area of responsibility.
Contributes to the development of programmes of care, and provides advice to junior staff concerning the treatment of complex patient groups.
To delegate staff with due regard to individuals capabilities utilizing available skill mix appropriately.
To ensure that patient care is individualised to encompass spiritual and cultural needs of the child and family.
Provide the shared objectives of the multidisciplinary team by working closely to ensure that best practice is achieved.
Participate in the provision of clinical practice for pre‑registration and appropriate post‑registration nursing to fulfil curriculum requirements and ensure that appropriate educational opportunities are provided.
Participate in ongoing personal and staff development needs and that professional education and research needs are identified and met
Please refer to the job description for further details.

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

You must demonstrate evidence of ongoing clinical development and awareness of NHGGG policies and strategies.
The ability to organise and prioritise workload are essential.
You should demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal 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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible…