Staff Nurse – Critical Care

Job Description

About the role

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 a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role requires a live NMC UK pin. Critical Care at the Royal Alexandra Hospital incorporates a purpose built Intensive Care Unit (2019) and one of the busiest High Dependency Units in Scotland located adjacent to each other to create a combined critical care area. This expansion has created exciting opportunities for Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our team.

Registered Nurses will work in a fast paced critical care area caring for both emergency and elective patients across a variety of medical and surgical specialities. The successful candidate will deliver person centred care to critically ill patients with one or more organ failures requiring specialist support and closer nursing observations, from admission to discharge. The role demands adaptability to meet the individual needs of patients and support multidisciplinary teams in delivering specialist care pathways.

Duration, Location & Working Pattern

• Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full time (36 hours per week)
• Shift pattern: Rotational day/night

Key responsibilities

• Practice within the legal and ethical framework established by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and national legislation to ensure patient interests and well being are met.
• Work within NHS, NHS Greater Glasgow and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) legislation, policy, guidelines and procedures.
• Empower patients to take responsibility for their health by practising in an open, transparent and inclusive manner, ensuring they have the information needed to participate in decisions about their care.
• Contribute to the provision of an appropriate learning environment in line with NES Quality Placement Standards.
• Contribute to the clinical appraisal of pre registration nurses and demonstrate personal professional development.
• Progress through a critical care competency based preceptorship programme to facilitate knowledge and skills development.
• Organise own time and that of junior staff and learners.
• Ensure effective day to day management of other resources, including store supplies, pharmacy and maintenance of equipment.
• Refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Registered Nurse at Level 1 or 2.
• Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description.

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.

• 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.

Equal Opportunities & Flexible Working

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 offers a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full time hours can be accommodated, flexible arrangements are included 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.

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.