Staff Nurse - Gynaecology

Nhs Ayrshire & Arran; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran invites applications for a Staff Nurse in the Gynaecology Ward at the Ayrshire Maternity Unit, University Hospital Crosshouse. The post is permanent and part-time at 30 hours per week, with shift patterns including nights.

You will assess care needs, deliver high-quality care, rotate to related areas and cover in absence of manager, liaising with Women''s and Children''s Services.

Qualifications

• NMC registration is required.
• Understanding of gynaecology services and how they support maternity.
• Proactive in seeking new learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and evaluate care to deliver high quality care.
• Rotation into other areas within Gynaecology.
• Cover ward in absence of manager to ensure safe operation.
• Liaise with Women''s and Children''s Services departments.

Skills

NMC registered

Gynaecology knowledge

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job reference: 263640

Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)

Job closing date: 12/11/2026

Location: University Hospital Crosshouse

Employment type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 30.00

Department: Gynaecology and Sexual Health Services

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse within the Gynaecology Ward based at the Ayrshire Maternity Unit, University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received.

Hours:

30.00 hours per week over 7 days shift patterns, including night duty.

What you will do:

• You will have responsibility for the assessment of care needs and evaluation of care ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients.
• This post can include rotation into other areas within the Gynaecology department including Women's Health and Gynaecology Outpatient Department and Women's Health.
• In the absence of the ward manager or senior staff nurse provide cover to ensure safe, effective and person-centred operation of the ward and support ongoing improvement initiatives within the ward.
• The gynaecology inpatient ward works closely with many other departments within Women's and Children's Services and you will be expected to liaise closely with these departments.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

• NMC registered
• An understanding of Gynaecology services and how it supports the wider Maternity services such as early pregnancy and women's health services and Gynaecology out patients.
• Active in seeking out new learning experience.

Contact:

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Senior Charge Nurse Joanna Rillie or Deputy Charge Nurse Natalie Barclay, Tel No. 01563 827835.

Right to Work:

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Information for Candidates:

• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.