Vale of Leven General Hospital
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:
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and compassionate Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team within the Older People and Stroke Services at the Vale of Leven Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a genuine desire to make a difference and deliver high-quality, person-centred care to older adults. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge across various specialist areas, including stroke rehabilitation, orthopaedic rehabilitation, movement disorders, and general medical care for the elderly.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
1. Vale of Leven
2. Monday to Sunday rotational shifts
Key responsibilities:
3. Working within the nursing and multi-professional team to ensure a high standard of care for a defined patient group
4. Performing the necessary technical, invasive, and physical aspects of care competently
5. Carrying responsibility for the assessment of care needs, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans
6. Providing clinical leadership for patient assessment and ensuring care is evidence-based
7. Collaborating closely with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, including frailty practitioners and AHP Consultants, to facilitate effective discharge planning
8. Acting as a role model to colleagues and student nurses
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
9. First or Second Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
10. Ability to deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care within Medicine for the Elderly
11. Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary hospital team
12. Competence in extended clinical skills such as IV therapy cannulation and venepuncture, or willingness to develop
13. Strong communication skills with the ability to support patients, families, and carers sensitively
14. Commitment to ongoing professional development, education and reflective practice
15. Confidence to work autonomously, take charge when required, and support junior staff
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:
16. A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
17. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
18. Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
19. Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
20. Enhanced pay for working public holidays
21. NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
22. Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?