Registered Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the Staff Nurse team at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde offers a chance to work in a dynamic gastroenterology ward. Successful candidates will support specialized patient care, engaging with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the patient journey. The NHS promotes a culture of inclusion and is open to applicants at any stage in their nursing career, encouraging innovative practices within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates need a nursing degree and a current NMC PIN.
• Experience in gastroenterology preferred but not required.
• Positive engagement in ward culture is critical.

Responsibilities

• Support the assessment, planning, and delivery of specialist care.
• Engage with clinical teams to enhance patient experience.
• Work collaboratively with nurse specialist teams and MDT.

Skills

Patient Care

Gastroenterology Knowledge

Communication

Education

Nursing Degree

Current NMC PIN

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.

If you do not have a current live NMC PIN number please do not apply for this Registered Nurse Vacancy as you will not be shortlisted.

The shift pattern for this post is fully rotational.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Staff Nurses to join the ECMS – Medical Specialities teams within the Royal Alexandra Hospital. This post is based within ward 18 – Gastroenterology/general medicine.

Ward Background

Ward 18 currently operates at a 28 in-patient capacity, providing care to patients with complex gastroenterology conditions and patients on a general medical pathway. Staff who work in the ward gain experience and become confident in managing liver disease patients, ascetic drainage systems and patients with Inflammatory Bowel conditions. The ward benefits from the support of the Hepatology Nurse Specialist and Inflammatory Bowled Disease Nurse Specialists.

Staff Group and Work Pattern

We would welcome applicants at all stages of their nursing career. We are particularly keen to hear from nurses with post-registration experience in gastroenterology. We are also keen to explore alternative work patterns out with the standard 12 hour rotational shift patterns.

“the ward are very accommodating and I have been able to flex my hours and work around child care issues”

Roles and Responsibilities

The successful candidates will become part of the nursing team who will support the assessment, planning and delivery of specialist care. You must be able to demonstrate your ability to engage in a positive ward culture and support the clinical team and engage in programmes of care to enhance the patient journey and patient experience contributing towards delivery of positive outcomes using the Excellence in Care framework. You will be responsible to the Senior Charge Nurse and be expected to work on your own merit, be supported by your colleagues and remain engaged in productive team dynamics. The successful candidate should be innovative and be creative within their organisational role. The successful candidate will work closely with nurse specialist teams and MDT to ensure a patient centred approach to care is adopted.

Interested?

Potential candidates are invited to discuss this employment opportunity by contacting Karen Jones, SCN on 01413147343 or Claire Ganner, Lead Nurse 07977030666. Informal visits can also be arranged to the wards/RAH site.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs

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.
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