Staff Nurse - OPSS

NHS National Services Scotland; Greenock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greenock is seeking a passionate staff nurse to join their Older People and Stroke services. The role involves leading nursing practices, maintaining patient records, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care for older adults. A current live PIN number is required to apply. This organization values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Qualifications

• You must have a current live PIN number to apply for this Registered Nurse vacancy.
• Experience in providing specialized care for older adults is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the setting and evaluation of nursing standards.
• Maintain patient records according to NMC guidelines.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Offer guidance to patients and caregivers.
• Participate in continuous education in geriatric nursing.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

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.

The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Sunday.

Are you passionate about providing specialized care for older adults? We are seeking a staff nurse to work within Older People and Stroke services within the Larkfield Unit IRH, to join our dynamic team focused on serving the healthcare needs of older people.

Responsibilities

1. Lead in the setting, implementation and evaluation of standards of nursing practice.
2. Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines for records and record keeping.
3. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and quality of life.
4. Offer expert guidance and support to patients, families, and caregivers.
5. Participate in continuous education and stay updated on best practices in geriatric nursing.

Qualifications

• You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• If you do not have a current live PIN number you will not be shortlisted, please do not apply for this Registered Nurse Vacancy.
• NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.
• Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
• For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.

Informal Contact: Louise Magee, Senior Charge Nurse, 0147 550 5057, [e-mail]

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

If you do not have a current live PIN number you will not be shortlisted, please do not apply for this Registered Nurse Vacancy.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

We sign the Armed Forces Covenant and are committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.