Registered Nurse - Pre-Operative Assessment Service

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Glasgow is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse with at least three years of post-registration experience in theatre or surgical settings. The role involves direct patient care for pre-operative assessments, ensuring safety and high standards. Applicants must hold a valid NMC UK pin. This part-time position involves a shift pattern of 26.5 hours per week, with the aim to provide comprehensive care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years post-registration experience in a theatre/surgical or anaesthetic environment.
• Ability to perform technical and physical care for patients.
• Valid NMC pin required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for pre-operative assessment.
• Ensure high standards of patient safety and support.
• Maintain effective communication with patients and staff.

Skills

NMC UK registration

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse 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.

Shift pattern for this post: 26.5 hours per week, from 8am to 6pm shifts.

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde for a Band 5 Staff Nurse with a minimum of three years post‑registration experience preferably within a theatre/surgical or anaesthetic environment to join our Nurse Led Pre‑Operative Assessment Team within the North Sector. The Staff Nurse will be actively involved in the provision of direct patient care for a designated patient group requiring pre‑operative assessment prior to surgery and or anaesthesia.

The purpose of the care is to competently perform the necessary administration, technical, invasive and physical aspects of the care for this defined patient group. Ensure an effective delivery of support is provided to patients/service and that an acceptable standard is maintained. Provide, through Divisional policies, a safe environment for the treatment of patients and protection of staff.

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

Informal contact: Elizabeth Smith, Senior Charge Nurse On 0141 355 1305 or email [e-mail]

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

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - NHS Scotland 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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