Registered General Nurse - OLDER PEOPLE’S SERVICE - B5

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare system in Scotland is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Older Adult General Rehabilitation team at Lightburn Hospital. The role involves working closely with a multi-disciplinary team to provide quality care to older adults. Candidates should possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and a current NMC UK registered nursing qualification is essential. Competitive benefits including educational support programs are offered.

Benefits

Dedicated Clinical Educator

Opportunities for funded master's level study

Access to training courses

Qualifications

• Currently a Registered Nurse with a live NMC UK pin is essential.
• Strong desire to deliver quality care in general rehabilitation for older adults.
• Previous rehabilitation nursing experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work within Ward 2, Older Adult General Rehabilitation, Lightburn Hospital.
• Cooperate closely with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
• Deliver quality care to older adults in rehabilitation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

NMC UK registered nursing qualification

Job description

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 posted is Mon-Sun day & night shift rotation, 11.5 hour shifts.

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to work within Ward 2, Older Adult General Rehabilitation, Lightburn Hospital. The unit works directly and closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The role requires a motivated individual with a strong desire to work to make a difference and deliver quality care in general rehabilitation for older adults. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential. It is essential that you are currently a Registered Nurse with the NMC. Previous rehabilitation nursing experience would be desirable but not essential.

Older People and Stroke Services can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a friendly, dedicated, forward-thinking service. Benefits include:

• Dedicated Clinical Educator to support practice development and education
• Opportunity to contribute and shape service through quality improvement initiatives
• A development programme to guide you through 1st year if you are new to NHS Scotland
• Educational and professional development options, including:

• Access to Intravenous Drug Administration Course
• Access to Moving and Handling Course
• Opportunities for funded master's level study through a competitive application process

Please note that you need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post. Informal contact: Gillian Ormiston, SCN, On 0141 211 1552/1554 or email [e-mail].

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged.