Registered Nurse - Gynaecology

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.

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

This is a fixed term post of 12 months. Salary is pro rata for part time positions.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our busy Gynaecology Ward. This environment cares for general, emergency, and oncology gynaecology patients. As part of the multi disciplinary team, the post holder will have responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care and/or implementation and evaluation of these care programmes, ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients within the Gynaecology services. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse seeking to develop their clinical skills within a supportive and progressive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Practice within legal and ethical framework as established by the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and national legislation, policy, guidelines and procedures.
• Work within the NHS GG&C, Health & Safety Policy and guidelines and Executive (HSE) legislation.
• 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.
• Promote and support innovation in clinical practice.
• Adhere to the organisational Infection Control Policies and procedures and act as a role model in the maintenance of a safe environment.
• Contribute to the provision of an appropriate learning environment in line with NES Quality Placement Standards.
• Contribute to the clinical appraisal of pre registration nurses.
• Demonstrate own professional development.

Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and Experience

• Registered nurse on the NMC register.
• Experience in caring for pre and post operative patients is desirable. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including close partnership with medical staff and specialist teams such as Acute Pain Services. There will be valuable opportunities to gain experience in emergency gynaecology care.
• Skills in Syringe Drivers, Intrathecal Opioids and Venepuncture and Cannulation are desirable but not essential.
• The role also involves caring for patients requiring palliative and end of life care. Training in palliative care will be supported and facilitated.

Benefits

• 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.

Equality, Diversity, Flexible Working and Armed Forces Covenant

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community, promotes equality, diversity and inclusion, and is proud of the diverse workforce we employ. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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. 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, and a corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.