Staff Nurse-Same Day Admission Unit

NHS National Services Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Band 5 Nurse for the Same Day Admission Unit. This full-time role requires a live NMC UK pin and excellent clinical skills. Join a dynamic team providing high-quality patient care in a busy environment. The position offers a Monday to Friday shift pattern, supporting a diverse caseload and junior staff.

Qualifications

• Proactive and adaptable Band 5 Nurse.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage a diverse caseload.
• Support for junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Join the Same Day Admission Unit at RAH.
• Admit patients from various specialties.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

NMC UK Pin

Job description

Job Opportunity: Band 5 Nurse at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

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

This is a permanent, full-time position with a shift pattern from Monday to Friday.

About the Role

Join our dynamic Same Day Admission Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH). This busy unit operates Monday to Friday from 07:15 to 21:15, with a 12-hour shift pattern. It admits a variety of patients from different specialties, including General Surgery, Urology, Orthopaedics, ENT, and Breast Surgery, into a 14 trolley/2 chaired unit.

Candidate Profile

We seek a proactive, adaptable Band 5 Nurse who excels in a high-energy environment, possesses excellent clinical skills, and works effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Strong communication skills, the ability to manage a diverse caseload, and a passion for high-quality patient care are essential. Support for junior staff and openness to new challenges are also valued.

Additional Information

For more details, contact:

• SCN Alyson McGuill at [e-mail]
• Lead Nurse Sharlene Baillie at [e-mail]

Informal inquiries can be directed to Alyson McGuill, SCN, at 0141 314 7252 or via email.

Further contact details and application instructions are available within the Candidate Information Packs.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all community sections, fostering an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We are also proud to be a Forces Friendly Employer under the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting military community applications.

Application Integrity

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Failure to comply may result in withdrawal of your application.

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