Staff Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Glasgow as a Band 5 Registered Nurse in the National Spinal Injuries Unit. This role offers the chance to deliver high-quality, clinically effective patient care while working with a close-knit, multidisciplinary team. You will handle a varied caseload of acute spinal injuries and rehabilitation, enhancing your skills through in-house training and support. As part of an innovative environment, you will contribute to the ongoing development of spinal management practices and patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients while advancing your nursing career.

Benefits

In-house training

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a live NMC UK pin to be considered for the post.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care in the High Dependency Unit.
• Support and train in extended roles pertinent to spinal management.

Skills

NMC UK pin

Patient-centred care

Continuing professional development

Spinal management skills

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Tools

Digital Clinical Notes

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.

There are 2 fulltime, permanent posts of 37 hours per week, with a rotational shift pattern.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team within Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit Queen Elizabeth University Hospital within our High Dependency Unit and Rehabilitation Ward. As an essential part of our national spinal injuries team, you’ll deliver high quality, clinically effective patient care at all times. We can offer you a varied caseload encompassing acute spinal injuries and the care of the spinal injuries patient in the rehabilitation phase that will help you develop your capabilities and experience and you’ll enjoy the real respect, rapport and effective working of a close-knit, highly skilled, multidisciplinary team.

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and highly motivated band 5 registered nurses to join the existing National Spinal Injuries team. All staff will be supported by our dedicated Educator for Spinal Injuries and will undergo in-house training and competencies which will enable you to become competent to perform extended roles pertinent to spinal management such as supra-pubic catheterisation, male catheterisation, tracheostomy care, bowel evacuation, and respiratory care for ventilated patients. The National Spinal Injuries Unit consists of Edenhall Ward which is a 12 bedded Spinal High Dependency and Philipshill ward which is a 32 bedded Spinal injuries rehabilitation ward with an integrated High Acuity respiratory care unit. Opportunity to rotate throughout Spinal Injuries and other acute areas and specialties to expand and develop skills. You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to patient-centred care, continuing professional development, an understanding of our service, and the specific needs of our patients with a commitment to learn and develop these skills. The Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries is one of 3 areas that have been part of the pilot for Digital Clinical Notes. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be part of an innovative time within NHSGGC.

For more information, please contact: Drew Campbell, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 201 2530, [e-mail]

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

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.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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