Registered Nurse Complex Orthopedics

Nhs Golden Jubilee; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital in Clydebank, Scotland, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Complex Orthopedics ward. You will provide high-quality, patient-centred care from admission to discharge within a multidisciplinary team, in a 36-hour-per-week permanent post.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care, uphold NMC standards, mentor junior staff and contribute to audits and service improvement.

Qualifications

• UK NMC registration as a registered nurse.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassion, resilience and professionalism in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard, evidence-based nursing care in line with NMC and NHS Scotland standards.
• Organise and prioritise workload to meet the needs of patients effectively.
• Work within legal, ethical and professional frameworks, promoting patient safety and wellbeing.
• Support junior staff and students, contributing to mentorship and professional development programmes.
• Use sound clinical judgement in assessing patient conditions and responding appropriately.
• Participate in audit, research, clinical governance and service improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality and data protection.
• Contribute to smooth departmental running, including taking charge in absence of the Senior Charge Nurse.
• Use specialised and generic clinical equipment safely and competently (e.g. ECG, IV pumps, bladder scanners).

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Compassion

Resilience

Professionalism

Education

UK NMC registration / Registered Nurse

Job description

Registered Nurse Complex Orthopedics

Job reference: 263491

Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)

Job closing date: 13/11/2026

Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery

Location: Golden Jubilee University National Hospital

Employment type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 36

Department: 2 West Complex Orthopedics

About Us

The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital is a world renowned centre of excellence, nationally designated to deliver safe, effective and person centred care for patients across Scotland. As part of NHS Scotland, we are proud to provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology and diagnostics, supported by dedicated clinical teams and state of the art facilities.

Our commitment is to deliver exceptional patient care, advance clinical practice, and create an environment where our staff can thrive. We foster a culture of compassion, innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring that our teams feel valued, supported and empowered to make a real difference.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Orthopaedic Wards nursing team. You will play a key role in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care to a defined group of patients from admission to discharge.

Working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based care, ensuring patients and their families feel informed, supported and involved throughout their journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard, evidence based nursing care in line with NMC and NHS Scotland standards
• Organise and prioritise your workload to meet the needs of patients effectively
• Work within legal, ethical and professional frameworks, promoting patient safety and wellbeing
• Support junior staff and students, contributing to mentorship, preceptorship and professional development programmes
• Use sound clinical judgement in assessing patient conditions and responding appropriately
• Participate in audit, research, clinical governance and service improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with confidentiality and data protection standards
• Contribute to smooth departmental running, including taking charge in absence of the Senior Charge Nurse
• Use specialised and generic clinical equipment safely and competently (e.g. ECG, IV pumps, bladder scanners)

About You

We are looking for someone who is patient focused, adaptable and eager to develop their skills within a supportive and dynamic environment.

• UK NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Compassion, resilience and professionalism in emotionally challenging situations

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee 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.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.