Staff Nurse – Pre-operative Assessment Service

Job Description

Overview

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.

Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde for a Band 5 Staff Nurse with relevant experience, preferably within a theatre, surgical or anaesthetic environment, to join the Nurse Led Pre Operative Assessment Team within the North Sector. In this role you will be actively involved in the provision of direct patient care for a designated patient group requiring pre operative assessment prior to surgery and/or anaesthesia.

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

Duration, Location and Working Pattern

• Full time post working 36 hours, typically over 08 00
• Based within Stobhill ACH

Key Responsibilities

You will deliver high quality, patient centred care by competently undertaking the necessary administrative, technical, invasive and physical aspects of pre operative assessment.

You will ensure effective support is provided to patients and the wider service, maintaining an acceptable standard of care at all times. You will also contribute to maintaining a safe environment for the treatment of patients and the protection of staff, in line with Divisional policies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurses on the NMC Register (Part 1 & 12)
• Relevant post registration experience
• Relevant surgical / anaesthetic / theatre nursing experience
• Team leadership / management experience
• Evidence of continued professional development

Benefits

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

Contact

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact: Elizabeth Smith – Senior Charge Nurse on or .

Information for candidates: details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process are available in our portal.

Additional Information

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 discussed 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.

By signing the 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.