Senior Staff Nurse​/Midwife

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post consists of 37 hours per week. Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full‑time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neonatal Nursing team within the Neonatal Unit at The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley as a Senior Staff Nurse. The Neonatal Unit provides Level 2 care to patients and their families within the Greater Glasgow and Clyde areas and works in collaboration with other Neonatal Units, providing Level 3 care.

As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will have 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 and their families.

In the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse or deputy, the post holder will provide cover to ensure the effective operation of the clinical area and take charge on shift.

You must be a registered nurse, registered child’s nurse, or registered midwife. Experience in Neonatal Nursing, with a qualification in Neonatal Nursing Speciality, is essential. You must be able to work autonomously and as part of a wider team. You must demonstrate a commitment to family‑centred care, continuing professional development, an understanding of our service, and the specific needs of our patients and their families.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

Informal contact:
Lois Preston, Senior Charge Nurse, On 0141 314 7035 or email Lois.prestont

This post may close early due to the volume of responses. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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