Staff Nurse PICU – Ward 1D

NHS Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning opportunities

Annual leave

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for PICU/Critical Care at the Royal Hospital of Children. Training will be provided; previous PICU experience is desirable but not essential.

Registration with the NMC is required, with competence in adult ICU for Part 1 applicants. You will join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to delivering high-quality patient care across shifts.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Part 8 or Part 15 on the NMC Register.
• Applicants registered under Part 1 must be competent in adult ICU care.
• PICU experience is desirable; training will be provided.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' care needs and develop, implement and evaluate care programmes.
• Contribute to high-quality, safe patient care with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

NMC registration

PICU experience

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Commitment to care

Education

NMC Part 8/Part 15 registration

NMC Part 1 eligibility for adult ICU

Job description

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Nikki Spence

Senior Charge Nurse

Telephone: [phone] / 4848

Email: [e-mail]

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.

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 0730–2000 and 1930–0800.

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

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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.

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