Staff Nurse - Surgery

Job Overview

Join the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) as a Staff Nurse - Surgery (Band 5 Registered Nurse). The role is based in ward 29, a 24‑bed ward within the Royal Alexandra Hospital. You will work a 37‑hour week across days, nights and weekends. Effective 1 April 2026, the full‑time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.

• Assess, deliver and supervise all care needs within the ward environment.
• Apply sound clinical skills for patient assessment, implementation and evidence‑based evaluation of care programmes.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment to a high clinical standard, maintaining flexibility and forward thinking.
• Support learning and education development for newly qualified nurses and for staff new to the ward/department.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate individual care programmes.
• Operate largely independently while remaining integrated within the testing team; manage a flexible shift pattern covering day, night rotations and weekends.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and decision‑making skills, supported by ongoing professional development.

• Current Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Must possess a live NMC UK PIN.

NHSGGC encourages applications from all sections of the community, promotes a culture of inclusion and is a Forces Friendly Employer. Work‑life balance is important; flexible working options are offered where service needs allow.

Informal contact:
John McKay, Senior Charge Nurse – 0141 314 7029 or john.mckayt. For application portal or login issues, please contact the Recruitment Service. This post may close early due to volume; shortlisting feedback will not be provided.