Nurse - Gynaecology

May sponsor Glasgow Contract Posted 1 day ago

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

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

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to develop your career within a specialist women's health service? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join our Gynaecology team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a diverse and rewarding clinical environment.

Working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will support women through a range of gynaecological and oncology pathways while contributing to excellent patient outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your clinical skills, access ongoing professional development and build a fulfilling career within one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS organisations.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Full-time, fixed-term until 31st March 2027
Your base location will be the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital; however, you may be required to work across various NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde sites to meet service needs.
Working Pattern: Flexible 24/7

Key responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care for patients within the Gynaecology service
Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based nursing care while promoting dignity, wellbeing and patient choice
Communicate effectively with patients, families, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records in line with NMC and organisational standards
Support and contribute to a positive learning environment for students, newly appointed staff and colleagues
Participate in service improvement initiatives, research activities and the development of evidence-based practice
Contribute to the effective day-to-day running of the clinical area, including equipment, stock management and patient flow

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

Registered Nurse with current registration on the NMC Register
Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to maintaining clinical competence
Knowledge of person-centred care and the delivery of evidence-based nursing practice
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and build positive professional relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to support patients and families through sensitive situations
Ability to prioritise workload, organise time effectively and respond to changing clinical demands
Relevant experience gained through clinical placements or post-registration practice within an acute healthcare setting would be advantageous

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
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

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact: Nikki Harvey, Lead Nurse, Gynaecology, on 07815774197 or Nikki.Harvey@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (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 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.

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