Staff Nurse- Critical Care Department

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:

Applications are invited from Registered Nurses trained in general nursing or adult nursing of the NMC Register to join our enthusiastic and innovative team within the NHS GG&C, Intensive Care Unit/High Dependency service.

We are seeking motivated individuals who strive to deliver patient-centred care to a high standard. Successful candidates will be offered the Competency-Based Preceptorship Programme, and on completion of this, will undertake the Critical Care Course, which is accredited by Glasgow Caledonian University.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, Full-time

Base location - Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Shift Pattern - Rotational 12-hour Day/Night Monday - Sunday

Key responsibilities:

• Provide care to patients with conditions ranging from single to multi‑organ failure.
• Deliver ventilatory support (invasive and non‑invasive), cardiovascular support, and renal support as required.
• Care for patients referred from tertiary specialities, including Vascular, ENT, and Renal services.
• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred nursing care.
• Participate in the Competency‑Based Preceptorship Programme.
• Use of patient data management system
• Following preceptorship, undertake the Critical Care Course accredited by Glasgow Caledonian University.
• Organise own time and that of junior staff and learners.
• Ensures effective day-to-day management of other resources, including store supplies, pharmacy and maintenance of equipment.

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

• Registered Nurse on the NMC Register (trained in general or adult nursing).
• Current NMC registration (evidence required before start date).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Basic IT skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for working within a critical care environment.
• Motivation to deliver person‑centred care to a high standard.

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:

Iain Thomson, Lead Nurse - [email protected] - 0141452 3078

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 response. 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.

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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.

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.

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