Staff Nurse - Orthopaedics Pre-op Assessment

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Glasgow seeks a staff nurse to join the Orthopaedic Pre-operative Assessment team. Candidates must have a live NMC UK pin. The role includes assessing patient's anaesthetic risks and conducting appointments. Full training will be provided. This full-time position offers a supportive environment and promotes a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications

• A live NMC UK pin is required.
• Full training will be provided.
• Knowledge in Orthopaedics or Pre-op is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s anaesthetic risks prior to Orthopaedic surgery.
• Conduct face-to-face and telephone appointments with patients.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Interest in Orthopaedics or Pre-op

IT 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.

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

Position

This is a permanent, full time position. The shift pattern for this position is Mon-Friday. Dayshift only. Working hours are Monday-Friday 8:00-18:00 over 4 days or 8:30-16:30 over 5 days.

Team and role

We are looking for an enthusiastic staff nurse to join the dynamic Orthopaedic Pre-operative Assessment team within Glasgow Royal Infirmary. We are a team of 6 nurses who assess patient’s anaesthetics risks prior to Orthopaedic surgery. This includes face-to-face and telephone appointments with patients. Pre-op is also part of the wider Orthopaedic Outpatient department, covering the fracture clinic and supported by the Senior Charge Nurse.

Requirements and training

Knowledge in either Orthopaedics or Pre-op is not essential as full training will be provided, however an interest in both or either would be an advantage. If successful, we will welcome you to the team and support your career development. IT skills would be desirable for this post.

Contact and application

Full job description is attached. Please contact SCN Nicola Porter with any specific questions. Informal contact: Nicola Porter, SCN, 0141 201 6419, [e-mail]

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Informal contact: Nicola Porter, SCN, 0141 201 6419, [e-mail]

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