Staff Nurse - Additional Wards B5

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Glasgow invites applications for experienced staff nurses to join hospital-based Winter Response Teams for up to 6 months. This role supports medical and discharge wards and requires NMC registration. Opportunities for both full-time and part-time working patterns are available, with potential transitions into preferred nursing specialties. The position offers a valuable chance for professional development within the NHS.

Qualifications

• UK NMC registered staff nurse required.
• Newly qualified nurses will not be considered.
• Experience in a clinical nursing role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join Winter Response Teams to support medical/discharge wards.
• Demonstrate excellent clinical skills and work independently.
• Contribute to patient management and discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical skills

Critical reasoning

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Live Nursing and Midwifery Registration from the NMC within the UK

Job description

Overview

We are inviting applications for permanent posts for experienced staff nurses to join hospital-based Winter Response Teams for up to 6 months, with potential transition in Spring 2026 into a post aligned to your preferred area of nursing practice, hospital and ward location including the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced staff nurses who are looking to further develop their skills and experience. It’s also a great opportunity if you are a currently UK NMC registered staff nurse looking to return to the NHS or working as a staff but would like to work in a different clinical specialty.

Responsibilities / What you will do

• Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's Winter Response Teams to support additional medical/discharge wards.
• Demonstrate excellent clinical skills, good critical reasoning, adaptability, and a positive attitude. Work independently and as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to patient management and discharge planning and participate in the transition to a post aligned to your preferred area of nursing practice.

Requirements

• Live Nursing and Midwifery Registration from the NMC within the UK.
• Newly Qualified Nurses (including internationally educated nurses awaiting UK NMC registration) will not be considered for these roles.
• We have opportunities across Full time and Part-time working patterns.

Locations / Details

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is increasing our Adult Nursing workforce capacity to support additional medical/discharge wards opening at Gartnavel General Hospital and Inverclyde Royal Hospital. Opportunities exist across hospital locations including Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

How to apply

If you are interested, please contact: [e-mail]

When we receive your application one of our Recruitment team will contact you directly to arrange an interview and support you through the recruitment process.

We look forward to receiving your application

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. Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.

Regardless of nationality the recruitment process for all candidates includes a Right to Work in the UK check.

EU Settlement Scheme: As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families