Staff Nurse - Medicine

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Lomond Ward at Vale of Leven for a band 5 Registered Nurse. We are looking for caring, hardworking individuals to join our team and provide a high standard of care within this busy acute medical environment involving many specialities.

Lomond Ward is a 27 bedded medical ward admitting patients from through the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area. In conjunction with the management team you will contribute to and deliver an excellent standard of care. You will operate as part of a multi disciplinary team, undertaking assessments, provide and evaluate a range of interventions, to meet the patients healthcare needs.

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

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in Vale of Leven Hospital
• Permanent Contract
• Part-time position (34.5 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring standards of care within defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the ward to ensure adherence to, and delivery of, a high quality service.
• Lead and supervise/mentor junior staff/students who are providing care to patients, and act as a source of advice to ensure their educational needs are met.
• Undertake teaching of registered/non-registered nursing staff, including basic and post-basic students, and participate in the implementation of staff personal development plans to facilitate ongoing development.
• Organise own workload to ensure that the interests of patients/clients are met. Responsible for maintaining patient records within agreed standards.
• Participate in maintaining departmental stock levels, through ordering of stores, ensuring the economic use of all resources.
• Develop the role by using evidence-based practice and continuously improve own knowledge following PREP guidelines. Participate in clinical audit as required.
• Adhere to the organisational infection control policies and procedures and act as a role model in the maintenance of a safe environment.
• Ensure that all written documentation within the ward/department area is clear, concise, timely and complies with the NMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping.
• Works within the NMC code of practice and professional guidelines.
• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Nurses on the NMC Register
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Good IT knowledge and skills
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of a range clinical procedures and practices
• Knowledge of hospital policies/procedures and practices specific to the working environment
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to use initiative

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

Sharon Woods, SCN, On 01389 817365 or email sharon.woods8@nhs.scot

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

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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.

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