Staff Nurse - Women & Childrens

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Clinical Decisions Unit at the Royal Hospital for Children in Edinburgh. The role involves providing high-quality care to children, working within a multidisciplinary team, and demonstrating ongoing professional development. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and clinical assessment skills, with experience in an acute setting being beneficial. The position includes rotational shifts and values diversity in applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute setting is necessary.
• Post-registration experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care.
• Prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Assessment

Leadership

Motivational Skills

Tools

Intravenous Medication Certificate

Job description

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Client:

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

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

The position involves rotational day/night shifts. Please note, the salary is pro-rata for part-time hours.

We are seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU) at the Royal Hospital for Children. CDU is a 19-bed unit for children up to age 16, receiving patients from the emergency department, GPs, and clinics across specialties. The unit operates 24/7. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, work well within a multidisciplinary team, and demonstrate ongoing professional development. You will provide high-quality, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care, prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment, and possess sound clinical assessment skills. An intravenous medication certificate is desirable but not essential. Experience in an acute setting, along with leadership and motivational skills, is necessary. Post-registration experience is desirable but not essential.

Further contact details for the Recruitment Service are available within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections. We promote an inclusive culture and are proud of our diverse workforce.

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