Registered Nurse - Gynaecology

Overview

NHSGG C 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.

Vacancy: Gynaecology Ward - Healthcare Professional

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to join our Gynaecology Ward, a dynamic and rewarding clinical environment with a strong surgical focus.

Our ward predominantly provides post operative surgical care, while also supporting pregnant patients up to 12 weeks' gestation with a range of acute and ongoing conditions. In addition, we care for gynaecological oncology patients, delivering high quality, patient centred care throughout their journey.

Uniquely, the ward includes a mini emergency department, receiving urgent referrals from GPs and A&E, as well as managing selected return appointments. This creates a fast paced environment with excellent learning opportunities and a varied case mix.

Shift pattern - Days/nights 24/7

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high quality post operative care
• Supporting patient admissions and discharges
• Providing basic patient care, including assistance with daily living activities (ADLs)
• Catheter care and venflon management
• Performing venepuncture and IV medication administration
• Use of HEPMA and involvement in palliative care
• Recording observations and NEWS scores
• Completing MUST assessments
• Maintaining accurate fluid balance, active care, and food charts
• Using administrative and IT systems effectively
• Adhering to infection prevention and control measures
• Completing mandatory training, including LearnPro

Informal contact: Fiona Proctor, SCN

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

Working hours From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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.

Diversity and inclusion: 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, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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 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. Relevant HR policies are available on the HR connect site.

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