Staff Nurse - Medical

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.

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

The Staff Nurse Band 5 is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within the Medical Directorate, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care programmes for a defined group of patients. Working under the guidance of the Lead Nurse, the post holder supports effective patient flow from admission through to discharge, ensuring safe, seamless care through close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, primary care services, patients and carers.

The role includes supervising and supporting healthcare support workers and students, maintaining accurate clinical records, administering medications safely, managing clinical risks, and contributing to quality improvement, audit and evidence-based practice activities. The Staff Nurse works within the NMC Code of Practice, organisational policies and professional standards, promoting patient safety, dignity and positive clinical outcomes at all times.

• Location based in Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Permanent Contract
• Full-time positions (36 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post are Day/night 7 days a week

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates programmes of care with reference to patients, without direct supervision.
• Co-ordinates the provision of seamless care for patients from admission/transfer to discharge by utilising efficient verbal and written communication practices with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team / Primary Care Services and Carers.
• Requires to take responsibility for a defined group of patients within clinical specialty.
• Provides teaching, guidance, supervision and support for unqualified staff and students where required
• Assists the senior nurse in the development of ward/department based orientation and education programmes for newly qualified staff and student nurses.
• Ensure that all written documentation within the ward/department area is clear, concise, timely and complies with the NMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping.
• Reports all accidents/incidents/complaints involving patients, carers and staff to the senior nurse and commence enquiries or documentation as necessary.
• Please refer to the job description for further details.

• NMC Registration
• Good communication practices
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Effective decision making and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible shift pattern
• Internal Rotation to night duty

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

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
Information for candidates

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