Staff Nurse PICU – Ward 1D

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Study bursaries and e-learning

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the PICU at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. You will join a multidisciplinary team, responsible for assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care with training provided where needed.

Permanent position with rotational shifts 0730-2000 and 1930-0800; visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates. NHS benefits include pension, holidays and study support.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Part 8 or Part 15 on the NMC Register.
• PICU experience desirable but not essential; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' care needs and develop, implement and evaluate care programmes in PICU.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, safe patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork in multidisciplinary teams

Education

NMC Part 8/Part 15 registration

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 opportunity has arisen within PICU for a Band 5 Staff Nurse. Previous PICU experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be offered to the successful candidate.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will have responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients.

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

• This is a permanent position.
• The post is based within PICU/Critical Care at the Royal Hospital of Children
• You will work a rotational shift pattern of 07302000 and 19300800.

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

Key Responsibilities

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for assessing patients' care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care. You will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality, safe and effective patient care, working collaboratively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.

You will be expected to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills and contribute positively to the delivery of care within the Critical Care environment.

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

• Registered Nurse with Part 8 or Part 15 on the NMC Register.
• Applicants registered under Part 1 of the NMC Register must be competent in caring for adult ICU patients.
• Previous PICU experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided to the successful candidate.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

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

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Nikki Spence
Senior Charge Nurse

Telephone: [phone] / 4848

Email

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and 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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

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.