Registered Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

Job details

• Job reference: 249170
• Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
• Job closing date: 14/06/2026
• Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
• Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 28/05/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: Acute Medical Unit

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:

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Acute Medical Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. This is a fast-paced and rewarding environment where you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients presenting with acute medical conditions. You will work closely within a supportive multidisciplinary team, playing a key role in patient assessment, care planning and clinical decision making. NHSGGC is one of the UK’s largest and most innovative NHS organisations, committed to staff development, wellbeing and delivering outstanding care. You will benefit from strong leadership, a dedicated Practice Educator and access to a wide range of development opportunities. This role is ideal for motivated nurses who are passionate about acute care and eager to grow their clinical skills in a dynamic setting.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Full Time, Permanent

Base Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital

Shift Pattern: Monday to Sunday, Rotational Days and Nights, 12-hour shifts

Key responsibilities:

• Assess patient needs and plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based programmes of care
• Deliver high-quality, safe and effective nursing care to patients with acute medical conditions
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient flow, including admission transfer and discharge
• Provide clinical leadership guidance and support to junior staff and students
• Maintain accurate patient records in line with NMC standards and organisational policies
• Support and participate in education, training, audit and continuous service improvement
• Contribute to the day-to-day organisation of the unit, including managing resources, equipment and staff allocation

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

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and willingness to undertake further training
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support patients, families, and colleagues
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high standards of care
• Previous experience in an acute or 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:

Jennifer Docherty, Senior Charge Nurse - Jennifer.docherty3@nhs.scot - 0141 314 7046

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.

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