Staff Nurse - Spinal Unit B5

NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE; Castletown; Vor Ort; GBP 27.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Study bursaries and e-learning

Zusammenfassung

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join the National Spinal Injuries Unit at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Rotate across High Dependency and Rehabilitation wards to support patients along the spinal injury journey from acute care to discharge home.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, with access to specialist education, development opportunities and innovative clinical practices, contributing to exceptional, patient-centred care within

Qualifikationen

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
• Willingness to undertake specialist spinal injuries training and competency programmes.

Aufgaben

• Deliver high-quality, safe and person-centred nursing care to patients with spinal injuries across acute and rehabilitation settings.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in partnership with patients, families and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Support patients throughout their rehabilitation journey, promoting independence, recovery and preparation for discharge.
• Develop and maintain specialist clinical skills including tracheostomy care, respiratory care, bladder and bowel management and spinal injury management.
• Contribute to the delivery of evidence-based practice and continuous improvement within the service.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including the use of innovative digital clinical notes systems.
• Participate in rotational opportunities across spinal injury services and other acute specialties to further develop knowledge and experience.

Kenntnisse

NMC registration

Patient-centred care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Digital documentation

Tools

Digital notes systems

Jobbeschreibung

An exciting opportunity has arisen for compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join the National Spinal Injuries Unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. This rotational role offers the unique opportunity to work across our High Dependency and Rehabilitation wards, supporting patients throughout their spinal injury journey from acute care through to rehabilitation and discharge home. You will become part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred care. With access to specialist education, development opportunities and innovative clinical practices, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the largest and most progressive health boards in the UK. Working within our nationally recognised service, you will help make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families every day.,

• Deliver high-quality, safe and person-centred nursing care to patients with spinal injuries across acute and rehabilitation settings
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in partnership with patients, families and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Support patients throughout their rehabilitation journey, promoting independence, recovery and preparation for discharge
• Develop and maintain specialist clinical skills including tracheostomy care, respiratory care, bladder and bowel management and spinal injury management
• Contribute to the delivery of evidence-based practice and continuous improvement within the service
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including the use of innovative digital clinical notes systems
• Participate in rotational opportunities across spinal injury services and other acute specialties to further develop knowledge and experience, 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.
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Demonstrable commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, families and colleagues
• Commitment to continuous professional development and willingness to undertake specialist spinal injuries training and competency programmes
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team within a fast-paced clinical environment
• Understanding of the complex physical, psychological and rehabilitation needs of patients with spinal injuries or a strong willingness to develop this knowledge
• 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.
• 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, Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
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Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. 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.