Staff Nurse - INS Neuro Theatres

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking Registered Nurses/ODPs with a keen interest in perioperative care to join the theatre team. A live NMC PIN is required; you will deliver high quality patient care across Neurosurgical, Oral Maxillofacial, and Neuro-interventional procedures.

We offer a rotational development program, supported by a dedicated Perioperative Educator, and extensive learning opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• First Level Registered Nurse registered with the NMC or ODP registered with the HCPC with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience.
• Educated to degree level is desirable
• Evidence of continuing professional development is essential
• Post registration qualification/significant relevant experience in specialty is desirable
• Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Practice within the legal & Ethical framework as established by NMC and National Legislation to ensure patient interests and wellbeing are met.
• Work within NHS, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and HSE legislation and procedures.
• Empower patients to participate in decisions about their care with information to support them.
• Provide clinical leadership for assessing patient needs and implementing programs of person-centred care.
• Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

NMC PIN

HCPC registration

Education

Degree level desirable

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:

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

We are interested in hearing from Registered ODP's/Nurses with a keen interest in perioperative care. As an essential part of our Theatre team, you'll deliver high quality, clinically effective patient care at all times. We can offer you a varied surgical caseload due to our extensive Neurosurgical, Oral Maxillofacial, and Neuro‑interventional radiology procedures that will help you develop your capabilities and experience and you'll enjoy the real respect, rapport and effective working of a close‑knit, highly skilled, multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for Registered Nurses/ODPs who demonstrate a commitment to undertake ongoing in‑service training and development, which is fully supported by our dedicated Perioperative Clinical Educator. We offer excellent opportunities for personal development, for example, for newly qualified nurses we can offer a rotational program through our theatre suite, with an established supportive education program.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Shift pattern for this post are Monday to Sunday – early/late shift, weekends, on call
• Permanent Contract
• Full‑time Position (36 hours per week)

Key responsibilities:

• Practice within the legal & Ethical framework as established by Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and National Legislation to ensure patient interests and wellbeing are met.
• Work within the National Health Service (NHS), NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Legislation, Policy, Guidelines and Procedures.
• Empower patients to take responsibility for their health, well‑being and future lifestyle by practising in an open transparent and inclusive manner, thereby ensuring patients have the relevant information to participate in decisions about their care
• Practice within the legal & Ethical framework as established by Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and National Legislation to ensure patient interests and wellbeing are met.
• Work within the National Health Service (NHS), NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Legislation, Policy, Guidelines and Procedures.
• Empower patients to take responsibility for their health, well‑being and future lifestyle by practising in an open transparent and inclusive manner, thereby ensuring patients have the relevant information to participate in decisions about their care
• Provide clinical leadership for the assessment of patient needs, implementation and evaluation of programmes of person‑centred care which are evidence based. Utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others.
• Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines for records and record keeping.
• Please refer to the job description for further details.

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

• First Level Registered Nurse registered with the NMC or ODP registered with the HCPC with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience.
• Educated to degree level is desirable
• Evidence of continuing professional development is essential
• Post registration qualification/significant relevant experience in specialty is desirable
• Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

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

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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.

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