Staff Nurse-Same Day Admission Unit

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

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

This is a permanent, full time term position.

The shift pattern for this position is Monday-Friday.

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our dynamic and fast-paced Same Day Admission Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH). This busy unit is open Monday-Friday from 0715 to 2115, 12hr shift pattern & admits a wide variety of patients from different specialties into their 14 trolley/2 chaired unit, which includes General Surgery, Urology, Orthopaedics, ENT, and Breast Surgery.

We are looking for a dynamic and adaptable Band 5 Nurse who thrives in a high-energy environment, has excellent clinical skills, and can work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to manage a diverse caseload, and a proactive approach to patient care. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care, supporting junior staff, and taking on new challenges, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact SCN Alyson McGuill or Lead Nurse Sharlene Baillie

Informal contact: Alyson McGuill, SCN, 0141 314 7252, [email protected]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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