Staff Nurse – LSouth (JNorth) – B5

Job Description

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 exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 registered nurse to join us at Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Medical Receiving Unit. We are seeking motivated individuals who are committed to delivering person centred care, can work well under pressure and who are also eager to develop their skills within the accident and emergency department with an abundance of learning opportunities and staff development programmes readily available.

The role is to assist the management of patient flow in partnership with the ward/department management structure, to assist in monitoring the performance.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, 3x full-time posts available

Base location – Inverclyde Royal Hospital

Shift Pattern – 12hrs rotational (day/night shift) x7 days per week

Key responsibilities:

• 1. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates programmes of care with reference to patients, without direct supervision.
• 2. Co ordinates the provision of seamless care for patients from admission/transfer to discharge by utilising efficient verbal and written communication practices with all members of the Multi Disciplinary Team / Primary Care Services and Carers.
• 3. Requires to take responsibility for a defined group of patients within clinical specialty.
• 4. Provides teaching, guidance, supervision and support for unqualified staff and students where required.
• 5. Assists the senior nurse in the development of ward/department based orientation and education programmes for newly qualified staff and student nurses.
• 6. Ensure that all written documentation within the ward/department area is clear, concise, timely and complies with the NMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping.

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

• NMC Registration
• Good communication practices
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Effective decision making and problem solving skills.

Other requirements

• Ability to work flexible shift pattern
• Internal Rotation to night duty
• Good health

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: Mary Kelly, Senior Charge Nurse

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

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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part time working hours will be reduced on a pro rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

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