Registered Nurse - Gynaecology Services; R1

Band 5 Registered Nurse – Gynaecology & Women’s Services, NHS Lanarkshire

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, patient‑centred care? We are looking for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our innovative and forward‑thinking Gynaecology and Women’s Services team in Lanarkshire. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive, dynamic team that values collaboration, learning, and professional development. You will play a key role in providing compassionate care to women across a range of services while developing your skills in a progressive clinical environment.

• Welcoming and inclusive team culture
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career progression
• Exposure to innovative practices within women’s health
• A chance to make a real difference in patient care

We happily welcome motivated, enthusiastic, and committed nurses who desire to excel with us.

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration
• Demonstrated excellent team‑working skills and ability to work independently
• Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent time management skills
• Working knowledge of basic information technology
• Driver’s licence (full UK/EU/EEA licence required for all vacancies that require driving)

It would be great if you also have:

• Education to degree level or post‑registration training undertaken
• Evidence of CPD (e.g., Flying)
• Start, meeting PREP standards
• Previous Registered Nursing position
• Previous experience in a surgical, gynaecology or sexual health environment
• Evidence of post‑registration skills (e.g., IV drug therapy, cannulation and phlebotomy)
• Evidence of positive role modelling
• Ability to use NHS Patient Management Systems

• Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 months
• Full time
• Various hours

This is a fixed‑term post for 12 months. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.

This role will be based in Gynaecology Services within University Hospital Wishaw.

The working pattern for this role will be days, nights and weekends. Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, shortlisted applicants may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Stefanie McNeill, Recruitment Administrator on stephanie.mcn (please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email). For inquiries regarding technical support, please contact Pauline Pollock, Senior Charge Nurse on pauline.pol

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits
• Paid sick leave (increasing with length of service)
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work‑life balance policies and procedures

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. To learn more about the recruitment process, organisation, or the services we provide, please review our information pack or visit our recruitment webpage.