Staff Nurse - General Surgery

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.

Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Band 5 Staff Nurse within General Surgery, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a fast-paced acute environment. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan and deliver effective nursing care while developing your clinical expertise. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career within one of the UK’s largest NHS organisations, known for its commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing. You will have the chance to take on leadership responsibilities, contribute to service improvement and positively impact patient journeys from admission to discharge. If you are passionate about delivering safe, compassionate care and developing your skills in surgical nursing, this role offers a rewarding and dynamic career path.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Days, nights and weekend working on a rotational basis

Key responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care programmes for a defined patient group
• Coordinate seamless patient care from admission through to discharge in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Take responsibility for the management of the ward or department in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse or Deputy
• Support, supervise and provide guidance to junior staff, students and support workers
• Contribute to effective resource management including staffing, supplies and medicines
• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant patient documentation in line with NMC standards
• Participate in audit, quality improvement activities and risk management processes

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

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Relevant clinical experience within a healthcare or surgical setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team
• Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to learning
• Competent IT skills and ability to maintain accurate electronic records

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:Lead Nurse, General Surgery, Sharlene Baillie , Sharlene.Baillie@nhs.scot , 0141 314 9544

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.

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:

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

Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Band 5 Staff Nurse within General Surgery, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a fast-paced acute environment. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan and deliver effective nursing care while developing your clinical expertise. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career within one of the UK’s largest NHS organisations, known for its commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing. You will have the chance to take on leadership responsibilities, contribute to service improvement and positively impact patient journeys from admission to discharge. If you are passionate about delivering safe, compassionate care and developing your skills in surgical nursing, this role offers a rewarding and dynamic career path.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Days, nights and weekend working on a rotational basis

Key responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care programmes for a defined patient group
• Coordinate seamless patient care from admission through to discharge in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Take responsibility for the management of the ward or department in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse or Deputy
• Support, supervise and provide guidance to junior staff, students and support workers
• Contribute to effective resource management including staffing, supplies and medicines
• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant patient documentation in line with NMC standards
• Participate in audit, quality improvement activities and risk management processes

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

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Relevant clinical experience within a healthcare or surgical setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team
• Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to learning
• Competent IT skills and ability to maintain accurate electronic records

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:Lead Nurse, General Surgery, Sharlene Baillie , Sharlene.Baillie@nhs.scot , 0141 314 9544

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.

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.