Staff Nurse - Regional Services - Intensive Care 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:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our dynamic team within Critical Care Neurosciences/OMFS in the Institute of Neurological Sciences, QEUH. The Department of Neurosurgery provides exciting pioneering Neurosurgical procedures and care as part of Regional Services for the West of Scotland.

Our 12 bed Critical Care Unit provides person-centred care for critically ill patients from Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Oral Maxillary Facial Surgery. Our Critical Care Unit has a dedicated Clinical Educator who will support you in developing your skills and career. Experience in Critical Care is desirable but not essential. It is desirable that you have a post-basic critical care qualification.

You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to patient-centred care, continuing professional development, an understanding of our service, and the specific needs of our patients (or a commitment to learn and develop these skills). You will demonstrate flexibility, and a willingness to participate in service progression and growth. The ability to work effectively in a team is essential. A competency based education programme is in place to support your development.

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

These posts are fixed term for 1 year covering maternity leave.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Fixed-term contract for 1 year
• Full-time position (36 hours per week)
• The shift pattern for this post is between Monday to Sunday in a series of day and night shifts

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients to ensure delivery of a high standard of care
• Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives/carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that appropriate information is shared and patient needs are met
• Work within the defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the Ward and Division and report outcomes to senior nursing staff to enable monitoring of standards of care
• Supervise/mentor less experienced staff/students who are providing care to patients and act as a source of advice to ensure their educational needs are met
• Organise own workload to ensure that the interests of patients/clients are met
• Responsible for maintaining patient records within agreed standards
• Maintain departmental stock levels, through ordering of stores, ensuring the economic use of all resources
• Develop the role by using evidence-based practice and continuously improve own knowledge following NMC Revalidation guidelines
• Participate in clinical audit as required
• Carry and respond appropriately to arrest page callouts in the Institute of Neurological Sciences and Spinal Injuries Unit for both adult and paediatric patients

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

• Registered Nurses on the NMC Register RN1 , RNA
• Relevant clinical experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in 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:Senior Charge Nurse, Critical Care, Pauline Barrie, Pauline.Barrie3@nhs.scot, 01412327564

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.

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.

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

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 Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our dynamic team within Critical Care Neurosciences/OMFS in the Institute of Neurological Sciences, QEUH. The Department of Neurosurgery provides exciting pioneering Neurosurgical procedures and care as part of Regional Services for the West of Scotland.

Our 12 bed Critical Care Unit provides person-centred care for critically ill patients from Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Oral Maxillary Facial Surgery. Our Critical Care Unit has a dedicated Clinical Educator who will support you in developing your skills and career. Experience in Critical Care is desirable but not essential. It is desirable that you have a post-basic critical care qualification.

You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to patient-centred care, continuing professional development, an understanding of our service, and the specific needs of our patients (or a commitment to learn and develop these skills). You will demonstrate flexibility, and a willingness to participate in service progression and growth. The ability to work effectively in a team is essential. A competency based education programme is in place to support your development.

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

These posts are fixed term for 1 year covering maternity leave.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Fixed-term contract for 1 year
• Full-time position (36 hours per week)
• The shift pattern for this post is between Monday to Sunday in a series of day and night shifts

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients to ensure delivery of a high standard of care
• Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives/carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that appropriate information is shared and patient needs are met
• Work within the defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the Ward and Division and report outcomes to senior nursing staff to enable monitoring of standards of care
• Supervise/mentor less experienced staff/students who are providing care to patients and act as a source of advice to ensure their educational needs are met
• Organise own workload to ensure that the interests of patients/clients are met
• Responsible for maintaining patient records within agreed standards
• Maintain departmental stock levels, through ordering of stores, ensuring the economic use of all resources
• Develop the role by using evidence-based practice and continuously improve own knowledge following NMC Revalidation guidelines
• Participate in clinical audit as required
• Carry and respond appropriately to arrest page callouts in the Institute of Neurological Sciences and Spinal Injuries Unit for both adult and paediatric patients

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

• Registered Nurses on the NMC Register RN1 , RNA
• Relevant clinical experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in 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:Senior Charge Nurse, Critical Care, Pauline Barrie, Pauline.Barrie3@nhs.scot, 01412327564

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.

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.

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

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.