Staff Nurse - Emergency Care Complex

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Annual leave

Study bursaries

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the Emergency Care Complex at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. You will work across the Emergency Department and Acute Assessment Unit, delivering high‑quality patient care and developing specialist skills in emergency and acute medical care.

The role offers rotation across day and night shifts, with ongoing professional development support and access to NHS benefits.

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration as a Registered Nurse (Level 1).
• Broad knowledge of medical nursing practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for allocated patients.
• Deliver safe, evidence‑based nursing care in ED and AAU.
• Coordinate patient care from admission to discharge with colleagues and carers.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with NMC standards.
• Support and supervise healthcare support workers and students.
• Contribute to audits and quality improvement.
• Respond to deteriorating patients and emergencies, communicating with families.

Skills

NMC Registration

Emergency care nursing

Communication

Teamwork

Rotational shifts

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:

The Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) at Glasgow Royal Infirmary forms part of the Emergency Care Complex and works closely alongside the Emergency Department to provide timely assessment, treatment, and ongoing care for patients presenting with acute medical conditions. Together, the Emergency Care Complex cares for approximately 300 patients each day. Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Scotland’s largest health board, and become part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality patient care within our fast‑paced Emergency Care Complex. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to develop specialist skills in emergency and acute medical care while receiving ongoing support from experienced senior nursing staff. You will play a vital role in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating care for a diverse patient population while contributing to positive patient outcomes. Working within NHSGGC offers access to excellent professional development opportunities, supportive colleagues and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day.

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.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Glasgow Royal Infirmary
• Monday to Sunday, day & night rotations
• Permanent, full‑time

Key responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care for allocated patients
• Deliver safe, effective and evidence‑based nursing care within the Emergency Department and Acute Assessment Unit
• Coordinate seamless patient care from admission to discharge in partnership with multidisciplinary colleagues, carers and community services
• Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical documentation in line with NMC standards
• Support, supervise and provide guidance to healthcare support workers, student nurses and newly qualified staff
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement activities, risk management and the development of evidence‑based practice
• Respond appropriately to deteriorating patient conditions and clinical emergencies while maintaining effective communication with patients and families

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

• Current NMC Registration as a Registered Nurse (Level 1)
• Broad knowledge and understanding of medical nursing practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload in a busy emergency care environment
• Ability to work independently whilst recognising when to seek support from senior nursing colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning within the speciality
• Flexibility to participate in rotational shift patterns, including day and night duty, with a good health record

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

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Nurse Educator, David McCrimmon, [e-mail], 0141 414 9471

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance and commits to being a Forces Friendly Employer. 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.

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