Staff Nurse - Cardiology

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + holidays

Study bursaries

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Registered Nurse to join Cardiology Ward 43 at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. You will deliver high-standard care within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the patient experience, using a broad range of assessment, planning and implementation skills.

You will receive a structured induction and ongoing education from our Clinical Nurse Educator and Specialists, with opportunities to develop leadership and management capabilities.

Qualifications

• 1st/2nd level Registered Nurse with a valid NMC pin.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to safe, evidence-based patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs, plan, implement and evaluate a programme of care.
• Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines.
• Work within NHS, HSE and local policy frameworks.
• Contribute to learning environments and clinical education.
• Support pre-registration nurses and participate in clinical audits.

Skills

Registered Nurse

NMC PIN

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our team in Cardiology Ward 43 at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

The post holder will be expected to ensure safe and effective care that enhances the patient experience. You will be able to demonstrate high professional standards of care and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting. You will utilise a broad range of knowledge and skills in the assessment, planning and implementation of care for our patients.

As a registered nurse within medical specialities, you will have the support of a structured induction, ongoing education and development from our Clinical Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialists, and opportunities to develop your leadership and management skills. We are passionate about supporting the well-being and development of our team.

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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Location based in Glasgow Royal Infirmary
• Full-time (37 hours per week) and Part-time position (34 hours per week)
• Permanent Contract
• Shift pattern for this post is rotational: days, nights and weekends

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

Key Responsibilities

• To assess patient needs, plan/implement and evaluate a programme of care which is evidence-based, utilising all available resources, taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensuring involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others.
• Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines for records and record keeping
• Practice within the legal & Ethical framework as established by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and National Legislation to ensure patient interests and well-being are met.
• Work within the National Health Service (NHS), NHS Greater Glasgow and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Legislation, Policy, Guidelines and Procedures.
• Contribute to the provision of an appropriate learning environment in line with NES Quality Placement Standards.
• Contribute to the clinical appraisal of pre-registration nurses.
• Demonstrate own professional development.
• Support the implementation of research and clinical audit where appropriate.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• 1st / 2nd Level Registered Nurse.
• Valid NMC PIN
• Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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

Candidates must provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools or other third-party assistance to generate, draft or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the recruitment process.