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:
* To work within the nursing and multi-professional team to ensure a high standard of person-centred care to patients in the peri operative environment. Competently perform the necessary technical/invasive/physical/psycho-social aspects of care for these patients
* This post is to support all specialities.
* The department is a busy unit consisting of 9 operating theatres and a 12 bed recovery area, with all of the elective theatres working 5 days a week. The department has a team of skilled staff and are encouraged to develop in at least 2 out of 3 areas (anaesthetics, recovery and scrub).
* Surgical specialties include general surgery, urology, gynaecology, ENT and orthopaedics both elective and trauma.
* The department is staffed 24/7 requiring staff to work a combination of day shift, night shift and weekends. During the day at weekends there are 2 teams of staff to enable both a CEPOD and trauma theatre to run at the same time.
* Act as deputy SCN.
* Ensure an effective delivery of nursing care is provided to patients and that an acceptable standard is maintained.
* Provide, through Divisional policies, a safe environment for the treatment of patients and protection of staff.
* Participate in Practice Development Programmes as required.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, Full time
Shift Pattern - Monday - Sunday 24/7. Early, late, night.
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Key responsibilities:
Clinical
* Provide clinical leadership for the assessment of patient needs, implementation and evaluation of programmes of person-centred care which are evidence based. Utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others.
* Maintain patient records in line with guidelines for records and record keeping.
* Contribute to provision and monitoring a safe, clinical environment.
Professional:
* Practice within the legal & Ethical framework as established by Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and National Legislation to ensure patient interests and well being are met.
* Work within the National Health Service (NHS), NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and Health & Safety Executive () Legislation, Policy, Guidelines and Procedures.
* Empower patients to take responsibility for their health, well-being and future lifestyle by practising in an open transparent and inclusive manner, thereby ensuring patients have the relevant information to participate in decisions about their care.
Education and Research/Audit:
* Provide an appropriate learning environment in line with NES Quality Placement
Standards.
* Ensure completion of clinical appraisals for pre and post registration nurses and health care support staff.
* Participate in performance appraisal in line with policy
* Demonstrate own professional development.
* Support and identify research/clinical audit priorities in conjunction with relevant professional groups.
* Support and contribute to the development of other registered nurses.
Organisational/Managerial:
* Organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, providing an effective leadership role
* Ensures effective management of resources including stores supplies, pharmacy and maintenance of equipment.
* Lead and develop the nurses in the team and support the MDT
* In conjunction with the SCN ensure that the nursing resource is utilised efficiently and effectively by managing duty roster/ sickness absence and the use of additional hours i.e. bank
* Participate in the recruitment and selection process.
* Share personal professional objectives with staff and participate in the KSF and PDP process.
* Contribute to the wider corporate agenda.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
* Registered Adult Nurse /ODP with a minimum of 3 years post registration experience.
* Educated to degree level is desirable
* Evidence of continuing professional development is essential
* Post registration qualification/significant relevant experience in specialty is essential
* Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description.
* Excellent leadership and communication skills.
* Cleanliness Champion or willing to undertaken programme of training to achieve this.
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:
* 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
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Elizabeth williamson, SCN - Elizabeth.williamson@nhs.scot - 01413146854
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.
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 (NHSGGC) 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.
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.
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