Staff Nurse - Surgery & Anaesthetics

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 to work in Day Surgery Unit/In Patient Theatres at Inverclyde Royal Hospital. Band 5 Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner. The Day Surgery Unit consists of one theatre, one minor room, recovery and ward area. The In Patient Theatre consists of 6 operating theatres and a recovery room. The unit provides peri operative care for patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures including General Surgery, elective Orthopaedics, ophthalmology and cardiology. Within the Day Surgery Unit surgeries include gynaecology, urology, dental, orthopaedics, ENT and plastic surgery.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

This is a permanent part time post of 17.8 hours per week.

Please note the salary is pro rata for part time hours.

Based at Inverclyde Royal Hospital.

The work pattern is to be confirmed.

Key responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates programmes of care with reference to patients, without direct supervision.
• Carries out and maintains the provision of seamless care for patients from admission to discharge by utilising efficient verbal and written communication practices with all members of the Multi Disciplinary Team / Primary Care Services and carers.
• Requires to act as Team Leader on a regular basis taking responsibility for a defined group of patients within clinical specialty.
• In the absence of senior staff, take charge of the department for the management of daily responsibilities, including work allocation, deployment and supervision of staff, to ensure smooth running of the area.
• In conjunction with the senior nurse ensures that nursing resource is utilised efficiently by managing on duty rosters, short notice sickness absence and manpower resources to comply with agreed policy and procedure.
• Maintains effective management of ward/department resources including stores, supplies and medicines.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required

• NMC Registration Level 1
• Good communication practices
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work without supervision / own initiative
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Effective decision making and problem solving skills
• Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required
• Time Management skills
• Theatre Scrub Nurse Skills

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.

• 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 and inclusion

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.

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.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.