Registered Nurse- Medical Specialties

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:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our team within Ward 11 at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated individual who is committed to delivering safe, effective, and person‑centred care. The successful candidate will demonstrate high professional standards and the ability to work confidently within a multidisciplinary team.

You will utilise a broad range of knowledge and skills in the assessment, planning, and implementation of care for our patients, ensuring the best possible experience during their stay.

We offer clear and supportive career pathways for our nursing staff, including opportunities to progress into roles such as Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, Charge Nurse, and Senior Charge Nurse.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, Part-time

Base location - Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Shift Pattern - Rotational

Key responsibilities:

Clinical

• Assess patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate evidence‑based care.
• Use all available resources while considering lifestyle, gender and cultural background.
• Ensure involvement of patient, family, carers and significant others in care decisions.
• Maintain patient records in accordance with NMC guidelines for documentation.

Professional

• Practise within the legal and ethical framework of the NMC and national legislation to protect patient interests and wellbeing.
• Adhere to NHS, NHS Greater Glasgow, and HSE legislation, policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Empower patients to take responsibility for their health by practising openly, transparently and inclusively.
• Ensure patients receive relevant information to participate in decisions about their care.

Education & Research/Audit

• Contribute to creating an appropriate learning environment following NES Quality Placement Standards.
• Take part in the clinical appraisal of pre‑registration nurses.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional development.
• Support the implementation of research and clinical audit where appropriate.

Organisational/Managerial

• Organise own workload and that of junior staff and learners.
• Ensure effective day‑to‑day management of resources, including supplies, pharmacy items and equipment maintenance.

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

• 1st / 2nd Level Registered Nurse.
• Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description.

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:

Rikki Nelson, Senior Charge Nurse - [email protected] - 0141 451 5152

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of responses. 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.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

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.

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.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.

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:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our team within Ward 11 at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated individual who is committed to delivering safe, effective, and person‑centred care. The successful candidate will demonstrate high professional standards and the ability to work confidently within a multidisciplinary team.

You will utilise a broad range of knowledge and skills in the assessment, planning, and implementation of care for our patients, ensuring the best possible experience during their stay.

We offer clear and supportive career pathways for our nursing staff, including opportunities to progress into roles such as Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, Charge Nurse, and Senior Charge Nurse.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, Part-time

Base location - Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Shift Pattern - Rotational

Key responsibilities:

Clinical

• Assess patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate evidence‑based care.
• Use all available resources while considering lifestyle, gender and cultural background.
• Ensure involvement of patient, family, carers and significant others in care decisions.
• Maintain patient records in accordance with NMC guidelines for documentation.

Professional

• Practise within the legal and ethical framework of the NMC and national legislation to protect patient interests and wellbeing.
• Adhere to NHS, NHS Greater Glasgow, and HSE legislation, policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Empower patients to take responsibility for their health by practising openly, transparently and inclusively.
• Ensure patients receive relevant information to participate in decisions about their care.

Education & Research/Audit

• Contribute to creating an appropriate learning environment following NES Quality Placement Standards.
• Take part in the clinical appraisal of pre‑registration nurses.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional development.
• Support the implementation of research and clinical audit where appropriate.

Organisational/Managerial

• Organise own workload and that of junior staff and learners.
• Ensure effective day‑to‑day management of resources, including supplies, pharmacy items and equipment maintenance.

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

• 1st / 2nd Level Registered Nurse.
• Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description.

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:

Rikki Nelson, Senior Charge Nurse - [email protected] - 0141 451 5152

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of responses. 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.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

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.

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.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.