Staff Nurse- Adult Theatres B5

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

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is expanding its orthopaedic services and seeking experienced perioperative staff, including nurses and operating department practitioners. The role involves assessing care needs, developing care programs, and working in a multidisciplinary team across multiple sites. Successful candidates will receive dual and multi-specialty training and ongoing education.

Benefits

Perioperative dual and multi-specialty training programs

Ongoing education provided by Perioperative Education Teams

Qualifications

• Experience in Scrub, Theatre Practice, Anaesthetics, or Recovery is essential.
• Evidence of current NMC/HCPC registration and PVG Scheme Membership required.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of care needs and developing care programs.
• Working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility to work across a seven-day service, including out-of-hours.

Skills

Scrub

Theatre Practice

Anaesthetics

Recovery

Education

Current NMC UK pin

Job description

About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

Available Locations

• Gartnavel General Hospital
• Inverclyde Royal Hospital

You will be asked to specify your preferred location when completing your application form.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must hold a current NMC UK pin, which must be provided on the application form. Experience in Scrub, Theatre Practice, Anaesthetics, or Recovery is essential.

Role Overview

We are expanding our orthopaedic services within GGC and are seeking experienced perioperative staff, including nurses and operating department practitioners, to support this growth in theatres at GGH and IRH. The role involves assessment of care needs, developing and implementing care programs, and working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Flexibility to work across a seven-day service, including out-of-hours, is required.

Training and Development

Participants will benefit from the Perioperative dual and multi-specialty training programs supported by the GGC Centre of Clinical Perioperative Excellence, with ongoing education provided by the Perioperative Education Teams.

Additional Information

Engagement in multi-site working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde South Sector may be required. Evidence of current NMC/HCPC registration and PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check are mandatory before starting.

Contact Details

• Paul Docherty, Theatre Coordinator: 0141 211 3355, [e-mail]
• Mary Taylor, Lead Nurse for Gartnavel: 0141 347 8209, [e-mail]
• Gillian Kelly, Lead Nurse for Inverclyde: 07814 276243, [e-mail]

Additional Notes

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