Elderly Care Orthopaedic Nurse

Overview

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:

As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will have responsibility for the assessment of baseline care needs for complex vulnerable frail elderly patients. This will include the development and implementation of high-quality programmes of care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, regarding the best management of these patients.

The post will include assessment of presenting conditions, initiation of investigations, determination of differential diagnosis, checking results, escalating bone health concerns and initiation of treatment. Where appropriate, this may involve the facilitating discharge of patients, initiating onward referral and liaison with the primary care team. In addition the post-holder will ensure Hip Fracture Scotland goals are met.

The postholder will play a significant role in the education of ward staff regarding the management of complex frail elderly patients, while keeping up to date with evidence-based practice. This will include monitoring and evaluating standards of care with the specialty area, as well as championing on audit and change processes.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, Full time

Glasgow Royal infirmary

Shift Pattern - Monday to Sunday 4 days

Key responsibilities

• As part of the multidisciplinary team, plan, assess, implement, and evaluate programmes of care to ensure a high standard of patient care.
• Work collaboratively with ED colleagues to support early identification and assessment of older adults' needs.
• Identify older people with additional care needs and maintain effective communication with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate and work effectively with the Senior Charge Nurse and ward staff.
• Plan and coordinate care across transitional stages of the older person's clinical journey and communicate care plans to patients and relatives.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to influence, monitor, and evaluate standards of care to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Recognise and refer patients to the most appropriate healthcare professional or care pathway.
• Identify and report changes in patients' physical or psychological needs and take appropriate action.
• Maintain accurate patient records in line with Guidelines for Records & Record Keeping (NMC, 2002).
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Charge Nurse and wider team, acting as a source of advice and support.
• Undertake teaching and education for staff within the multidisciplinary team.
• Continuously develop the role and own knowledge through PDP and adhere to PREP guidelines (NMC, 2002).
• Comply fully with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidance.
• Demonstrate ability to perform and expand practice relevant to the acute care environment.
• Organise own workload to ensure patients' and carers' needs are met.
• Participate in and/or lead clinical audit activities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

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

• Registered Nurse with significant experience, with a vast majority of which were within relevant specialty.
• Evidence of further education including postgraduate certification / diploma/ continuous professional development in relevant area of practice.
• The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with ability to work using own initiative.
• Educated to or working towards degree level.
• Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective time management 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.

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
• 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: Lynne Barnett, Senior Charge Nurse/Major Trauma Co-Ordinator

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 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.

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