Staff Nurse - Surgery/ENT

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; In loco; GBP 27.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning and development opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Staff Nurse (Band 5) to join the ENT team at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized patient care in a busy ENT environment, working closely with medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.

You must hold an active NMC pin and be committed to evidence-based practice, patient safety and professional development.

Competenze

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Ability to assess patient needs and make clinical decisions.
• Strong communication and teamwork within a multidisciplinary team.

Mansioni

• Assess plan implement and evaluate individualized patient care
• Deliver high-quality nursing care within a busy ENT environment
• Work collaboratively with medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation
• Supervise support staff and contribute to staff development and learning
• Support the safe management of equipment resources and clinical supplies
• Promote patient safety infection prevention and evidence-based practice

Conoscenze

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Infection prevention

Formazione

NMC Registered Nurse

Descrizione del lavoro

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:

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse (Band 5) to join the ENT team within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. As part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients with a range of surgical and specialist ENT needs. You will be responsible for assessing patient care needs, developing and evaluating care plans, and ensuring the highest standards of clinical practice are maintained. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic environment where professional development is encouraged and valued. Joining NHSGGC means becoming part of one of the largest and most innovative NHS organisations in the UK, committed to improving patient outcomes and investing in its people.

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.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• 12-hour shift patterns, day and night shifts, including some weekends and public holidays
• Permanent, full-time

Key responsibilities:

• Assess plan implement and evaluate individualised patient care
• Deliver high-quality nursing care within a busy ENT environment
• Work collaboratively with medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation
• Supervise support staff and contribute to staff development and learning
• Support the safe management of equipment resources and clinical supplies
• Promote patient safety infection prevention and evidence-based practice

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

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Ability to assess patient needs and make sound clinical decisions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients families and colleagues
• Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Knowledge of patient assessment clinical documentation and care planning
• Commitment to maintaining professional development and evidence-based practice
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding clinical environment

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.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Senior Charge Nurse, Gabrielle Diver, 0141 451 2787, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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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.

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.

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.

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