Registered Nurse - Surgical

NHS National Services Scotland; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland seeks a Registered Nurse for a part-time position at University Hospital Wishaw. This role requires assessment of care needs and development of care plans within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates are skilled in communication and teamwork, holding a valid NMC registration. The position offers a supportive work environment with benefits such as annual leave and NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Minimum 27 days annual leave

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Employee counselling services

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration and strong team working ability.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop care programs.
• Supervise registered and unregistered staff as needed.
• Coordinate and direct staff within the ward.

Skills

Team working skills

Effective listening

Communication skills

Time management

Basic IT knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration

Educated to degree level or post-registration training

Job description

The Role

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients.

The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision. The post holder may be required to demonstrate procedures to and supervise registered and/or unregistered staff, as well as student nurses.

Duties may vary with the type of ward / department and the degree of patient dependency

Additional required after 2 years Post registration

The post holder will direct, coordinate and supervise, where appropriate, the work of other staff within the ward or department to promote best practice in relation to patient care

In the absence of the senior charge nurse/team leader, or deputy, the post holder will provide cover to ensure effective operation of the ward /department

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services, Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration
• The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
• 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

It would be great if you also have

• Educated to degree level or training undertaken post registration courses.
• Evidence of CPD e.g. Flying Start, meeting PREP standards
• Cleanliness Champion
• Previous Registered Nursing position
• 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

Contract type

Permanent, Part Time, Variety hours. Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Surgical Directorate within University Hospital Wishaw. The working pattern for this role Days/nights/weekends

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Leanne Brown, Senior Charge Nurse on [e-mail]

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

• 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

Equal Opportunities

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.