Staff Nurse - Neurosurgery

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Study bursaries

27 days annual leave

Flexible working where service allows

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking Registered Nurses to join the Neurosurgery team on Ward 65 at the Institute of Neurological Sciences, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The role involves caring for neurosurgical patients across three 22-bed wards with day and night shifts.

The post offers a permanent role, visa sponsorship consideration, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive NHS framework.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (RN1/RNA).
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of neurosurgical patient needs or willingness to develop specialist knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' care needs and develop, implement and evaluate individual programmes of care to ensure high-quality patient-centred care.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the safe operation of the ward and provide support to staff and students.
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage ward resources efficiently.
• Support the Ward Manager or Deputy in their absence to ensure smooth ward running.

Skills

NMC registration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Neurosurgical awareness

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neurosurgery team within Ward 65 at the Institute of Neurological Sciences, based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The Department of Neurosurgery delivers pioneering procedures and specialist care as part of the Regional Services for the West of Scotland. We are seeking enthusiastic and dynamic Registered Nurses to join our team, caring for patients across three 22-bedded wards that provide emergency and elective neurosurgical and spinal care, as well as step-down care for patients transferring from HDU and ITU.

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.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Permanent Role
• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• 36 Hours Per Week (12 Hour Shifts, Monday - Sunday, Days and Nights)

Key Responsibilities

As part of the multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for assessing patients' care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating individual programmes of care to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care. You will maintain effective communication with patients, families and the wider multidisciplinary team, contribute to the safe and effective operation of the ward, and provide support and mentorship to less experienced staff and students. The role also involves maintaining accurate patient records, managing resources efficiently, adhering to clinical policies and procedures, and continually developing your practice through evidence-based care and professional development. In the absence of the Ward Manager or Deputy, you may be required to provide operational support to ensure the effective running of the ward.

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

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (RN1/RNA).
• Relevant clinical nursing experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of the needs of neurosurgical patients or a willingness to develop specialist knowledge.
• Experience in neurosurgical nursing is desirable but not essential.
• Supported by a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator for Neurosciences.
• Opportunity to complete an in-house competency-based training programme.
• Access to university-accredited courses and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Ability to work effectively within established clinical policies, procedures and protocols.

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

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.

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.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.