Staff Nurse - Emergency Care Complex

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in Scotland is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join their Emergency Department. The successful candidate will provide care to patients, support emergency and urgent care, and help in managing deteriorating patients. A live NMC UK pin is required, and the organization is committed to staff training and professional development. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for Emergency/Urgent Care.
• Willingness to learn and improve.
• Total commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in the Emergency Department.
• Support the care of deteriorating patients.
• Work in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Skills

Emergency Care

Venepuncture

Cannulation

IV medication administration

Ability to perform under pressure

Education

Live NMC UK pin

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.

The shift pattern for this post consist of 37 hours per week, rotational.

Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full‑time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.

The Emergency Complex at Glasgow Royal Infirmary cares for around 300 patients each day between its Emergency Department and Acute Assessment Unit (Medical Assessment Unit). The Emergency Complex requires a new Band 5 staff nurse to join our team.

We require a candidate who has a real passion for Emergency/ Urgent Care, care of the deteriorating patient and has the ability to perform under pressure. We require a nurse who is constantly willing to learn and improve, and our teams are committed to support you as we strive to improve the service we deliver to our patients.

It is desirable that you have extended skills including Venepuncture and Cannulation and IV medication administration but if you have not previously gained these skills, we will support you to achieve them. We actively support excellent training and learning opportunities to meet requirements for continuing professional development.

Emergency Departments and Acute Assessment Units are dynamic healthcare environments. Working in our diverse teams, you will gain the skills and experience to perform in a demanding environment. Please feel free to ask for more information or arrange a visit to discuss what we can offer to progress your career by contacting our Nurse Educator: David McCrimmon on [e-mail].

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

Informal contact: David McCrimmon, Nurse Educator On 0141 414 9471 or email [e-mail]

Information for candidates

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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