Registered Nurse- Medical Assessment Unit

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:

Join Our Medical Assessment Unit at The Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Registered Nurse to join our Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) at The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. The MAU is a fast-paced, dynamic environment that provides assessment and immediate care for patients referred in through GP services with acute medical needs. This busy and dynamic unit receives a high turnover of patients that require first assessment after being referred in from primary care, the role of the Registered Nurse in MAU includes skills in assisting first assessment of patients including taking bloods and performing ECG’s.

This is in addition to providing high quality nursing care.

As an assessment unit for a broad range of conditions, the MAU provides outstanding opportunities to develop both general and specialist skills as Registered Nurse. You will benefit from strong leadership with a culture that promotes ongoing professional development, supported by our dedicated Practice Educator and access to a wide variety of training opportunities to enhance your ability to asses clinically unwell patients If you are committed to delivering high-quality care and eager to grow within a supportive and progressive team.

This is a fixed-term, full-time post of 36 hours per week. for 6 months.

The role is based at Royal Alexandra Hospital.

The shift pattern is 12 hour shifts, Rotational Days and Nights. Monday-Sunday.

• 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.
• 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.

• Practice within the legal & Ethical framework as established by Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and National Legislation to ensure patient interests and well being are met.
• Work within the National Health Service (NHS), NHS Greater Glasgow and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Legislation, Policy, Guidelines and Procedures.
• 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.

• First/Second Level Registered Nurse
• 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 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

Jennifer Blackburn, Senior Charge Nurse, ,…