Staff Nurse – General Surgery

Job Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post are 37 hours per week, consisting of days, nights and weekends

Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full-time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.

This is a Fixed term post for 1 year

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic band 5 Registered Nurse to join our passionate and dedicated surgical nursing team. This will be based in ward 20, as a 30 bedded ward within the Royal Alexandra Hospital.

As part of the team, you will be responsible for assessment, delivery and supervision of all care needs within the ward environment. You will possess sound clinical skills for assessment of patient’s needs, implementation and evaluation of care which are evidence based.

You will have the ability to work in our fast-paced environment to a high clinical standard. You are required to be forward thinking, flexible and able to work effectively within a changing and dynamic environment.

We can expand your skills and knowledge across a diverse range of surgical patients. Our team will guide and support you whether you are newly qualified nurse, or if you are just new to our ward/department and facilitate learning and education development.

As part of the multidisciplinary team, you will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of a programme of care and the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients with the ward environment. The ability to work on your own initiative, without direct supervision but also as part of the integrated team is required.

You will be required to work within a flexible shift pattern of both day and night rotations and weekend working. You should possess excellent communication skills and decision making with the evidence of ongoing professional development. It is essential that you are currently a Registered Nurse with the NMC.

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

Informal contact: Karen McCulloch, Senior Charge Nurse, On or email

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

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHSGGC-NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHSGGC recognise 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 the tenure is listed as ‘various’, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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