Staff Nurse - Orthopaedics Pre-op Assessment

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse for the Orthopaedics Pre-op Assessment team at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. This full-time role requires a valid NMC UK registration and involves patient assessments ahead of surgery. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, with training provided for specialized duties. Working hours follow Monday-to-Friday shifts, promoting a supportive environment for career development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must have a live NMC UK pin.
• Interest in Orthopaedics or Pre-op is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

NMC UK Registration

Job description

Staff Nurse - Orthopaedics Pre-op Assessment

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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, full time position.

The shift pattern for this position is Mon-Friday. Dayshift only.

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.

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.

Working hours are Monday-Friday 8:00-18:00 over 4 days or 8:30-16:30 over 5 days.

Full job description is attached. Please contact SCN Nicola Porter with any specific questions.

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]

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

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.

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Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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