Staff Nurse-Medical Assessment Unit

NHS Scotland; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Join NHS Scotland as a Band 5 Nurse in the Medical Assessment Unit at Vale of Leven Hospital. This part-time, permanent role (18.5 hours) involves supporting patient care in both acute medical and out-of-hours settings, with opportunities for ongoing training and mentorship. Candidates must hold a live NMC UK pin and have experience in emergency care.

Benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Mentorship provided

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Must have a live NMC UK pin to apply.
• Experience in emergency care setting is essential.
• Ability to provide mentorship and ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Support the Medical Assessment Unit and GP Out of Hours Service.
• Receive patients with acute medical presentations.
• Participate in night and day shift rotations.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Emergency care

Patient assessment

Education

Registered Nurse

Immediate Life Support certificate

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02.06.2025

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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.

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

This is a permanent, part time position of 18.5 hours. (Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

The shift pattern is rotation both days and night shift.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic nurse (Band 5) to join our team in the Medical Assessment Unit/Out of Hours Service at the Vale of Leven Hospital.

The post holder will support both the Medical Assessment Unit and the GP Out of Hours Service.

• Medical Assessment Unit is a 9 bedded bay area, receiving patients via GP and Scottish Ambulance referral with acute medical presentations.
• Out of Hours GP service works alongside the Medical Assessment Unit in the out of Hours period.

The candidate requires experience in the emergency care setting with skills in early recognition and treatment of the unwell patient. Support and ongoing training in all aspects of the role including mentorship will be available.

Excellent communication and organisational skills with a keen interest in education and developing the unscheduled care role are required.

The unit is dedicated to staff development and ongoing training opportunities are available. Immediate Life support certificate is essential.

This post is 18.5 hours, rotation both days and night shift. It is essential that you are a Registered Nurse trained in adult in general nursing. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check.

For more information, please contact: Emma Stewart , SCN , 01389 818047, [emailprotected]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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