Job details
- Job reference: 254231
- Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
- Job closing date: 26/08/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Golden Jubilee University National Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 12/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Golden Jubilee
- Department: Orthopaedics
NHS Golden Jubilee University Hospital (NHS GJUNH) is offering an exciting opportunity for an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Lead to join our expanding orthopaedic service. The post holder will take a lead role in preparing the team and service to support the Enhanced Recovery Programme as we double our orthopaedic activity. The service improvements will be patient focused and evidence based.
The orthopaedic unit enjoys excellent facilities, and is now the largest arthroplasty centre in the UK. The unit specialises in high volume primary and revision hip/knee operations, currently performing near 6000 per annum. We also perform over 1000 other procedures including knee arthroscopy, hand surgery, and a full range of foot and ankle procedures.
The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital is located on the banks of the River Clyde within a 20 minute drive of Glasgow City Centre and has excellent public transport links. Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, but while offering all the benefits of a modern and vibrant urban area is also within a few miles of the Loch Lomond National Park and scenic west coast of Scotland.
We strongly encourage informal enquiries prior to applying, and would welcome the opportunity to discuss the post with interested candidates. Enquiries can be made by contacting: Scott McBride, Service Manager NES Division, 0141-951-5379 (scott.mcbride3@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk) and / or Emma Smith (Head of Nursing, NES Division), 0141-951-5796 (emma.smith9@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk )
NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.
This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.
NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.
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