The Role
1. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients.
2. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision. The post holder may be required to demonstrate procedures to and supervise registered and/or unregistered staff, as well as student nurses.
3. Duties may vary with the type of ward / department and the degree of patient dependency
4. Additional required after 2 years Post registration
5. The post holder will direct, coordinate and supervise, where appropriate, the work of other staff within the ward or department to promote best practice in relation to patient care
6. In the absence of the senior charge nurse/team leader, or deputy, the post holder will provide cover to ensure effective operation of the ward /department.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
7. Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration
8. The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
9. Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
10. Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
11. Excellent time management skills
12. Working knowledge of basic information technology
It would be great if you also have
13. Evidence of post registration development
14. Infection control course/training
15. Relevant post registration experience
16. Working experience within an acute setting or a medical admissions area
17. Good knowledge of SIGN, Trust procedures and policies
18. In depth knowledge of best practice guidelines and statements
19. Cannulation skills
20. Phlebotomy skills
21. Advanced assessment skills
22. Intravenous drugs administration skills
23. Venepuncture skills
Contract type
Permanent
Full time or Part Time available
37 hours or 23 hours
IF PART TIME: Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Emergency Department within University Hospital Hairmyres
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
24. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
25. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
26. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
27. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
28. Occupational health services
29. Employee counselling services
30. Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .