Staff Nurse Neurosurgery

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Glasgow seeks enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join the Neurosurgery team. You will provide care in a pioneering department, working 12-hour shifts for 24/7 coverage. Experience in neurosurgical nursing is advantageous, but a commitment to patient-centred care and professional development is essential. The role offers flexible working options and opportunities to learn and grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in neurosurgical nursing is desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to understanding specific patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Join the Neurosurgery team to deliver care.
• Work 12-hour shifts for 24/7 service coverage.
• Support continuous professional development.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Commitment to continuous professional development

Willingness to learn and develop skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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.

Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neurosurgery team in Ward 66 within the Institute of Neurological Sciences at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Shift Pattern

Shift pattern: Monday - Sunday, Days & Nights

The Department of Neurosurgery delivers pioneering procedures and care as part of the Regional Services for the West of Scotland. We are seeking enthusiastic and dynamic Registered Nurses to join our team.

Our service comprises three 22‑bedded wards providing both emergency and elective neurosurgical and spinal care as part of the Neuroscience Service for the West of Scotland.

All staff will be supported by our dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator for Neurosciences and will undertake an in‑house competency‑based training framework, complemented by university‑accredited courses to support professional development.

You will work 12‑hour shifts to provide 24/7 service coverage.

Applicants must be Registered Nurses. Experience in neurosurgical nursing is desirable but not essential. You should demonstrate a commitment to patient‑centred care, continuous professional development, and an understanding of our service and the specific needs of our patients or a willingness to learn and develop these skills.

Informal contact: Lesley Diggines, SCN - [e-mail] - 01412012013

As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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.

NHSGGC‑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, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHSGGC recognise 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 the tenure is listed as 'various', we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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