Senior Staff Nurse – Orthopaedic

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:

This post will be based within Orthopaedic Outpatient Department in GGH. It requires extensive Orthopaedic experience, including knowledge and experience in Orthopaedic Dressings and Plastering, incorporating all aspects of Plaster Room and Orthopaedic Clinic work. Essential experience includes being a senior Band 5 or already working as a Band 6.

Phlebotomy skills and student nurse mentoring are also essential.

Supervision, learning and development within a Band 6 role for other staff members.

You will work as part of a multi disciplinary team in the clinical area and Plaster Room within GGH Orthopaedic Outpatient Department.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Permanent, Full-time
• Gartnavel General Hospital
• Monday to Sunday

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.

Benefits:

• 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
• 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

From 1 April 2026:

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.

Flexible Working:

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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

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:

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.

Interested?

For an informal discussion, please contact: Angela Keane, SCN