Staff Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner - Anaesthetic Directorate/Theatres

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:

The Day Surgery Unit (DSU) at the New Victoria Hospital (NVACH) are looking for an Anaesthetic / Post Anaesthetic Care Unit Practitioner (PACU) to join the team. You are required to be a First Level Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner. Experience in the Anaesthetic / PACU Practitioner environment is desirable. The DSU at the New Victoria consists of 8 theatres, a Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), a treatment room and a 23 hour stay ward. The theatre sessions consist of a variety of specialties including; Orthopaedics, General, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Maxilla Facial, Gynaecology, Plastics and a Pain Service. The department is fully committed to increasing capacity which will require the successful applicant to care for patients with increasingly complex needs in the future; in line with the British Association of Days Surgery (BADS).

You will receive comprehensive in-house and external training to develop specialist airway and pain management skills within our recovery team in line with the AAGBI guidelines. You will also be trained to the newly developed BADS and AFPP competencies to work effectively in our Day Surgery Units. Experience within a high level of acute care is desirable but not essential Day Surgery is a fast paced environment and collaborative working is requisite as the successful candidate will be required to work in multiple areas during their shift. This unit is friendly and promotes ongoing personal and professional development. The ability to work on your own initiative but also as part of an integrated team is required.

You are required to demonstrate flexibility in the department as this post requires the successful candidate to become Dual Trained and skilled in at least 2 areas of the unit e.g.Scrub/Anaesthetics, Anaesthetics/Recovery. Furthermore, you will be expected where necessary to engage in multi-site working within South Sector NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in order to achieve the needs of the service.

As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s pre-employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current or predicted NMC/HCPC registration will be required prior to start date. You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation ofcurrent or anticipated registration, in line with projected start date for this post, will not be shortlisted for interview.

This post requires PVG Scheme membership/Disclosure Scotland Check

Due to the volume of applications anticipated this advert may close prior to closing date.

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

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in New Victoria Hospital
• Permanent Contract
• Full-time position (36 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for the post are Monday - Friday Only, 0800-1800x2 0800-1730x2

Key responsibilities:

• To assess patient needs, plan/implement and evaluate a programme of person-centred care which is evidence based utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others.
• Maintain patient records in line with NMC/HPC guidelines for records and record keeping.
• Practice within the legal & Ethical framework as established by Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) Health professions council [HPC]and National Legislation to ensure patient interests and well being are met.
• Work within the National Health Service (NHS), NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and
• Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Legislation, Policy, Guidelines and Procedures.
• Empower patients to take responsibility for their health, well-being and future lifestyle by practising in an open transparent and inclusive manner, thereby ensuring patients have the relevant information to participate in decisions about their care.
• Respect confidential information obtained in the course of duty and refrain from disclosing such information without the consent of the patient/client or a person entitled to act on his/her behalf except where disclosure is required by law or by the order of a Court or is necessary in the public interest.
• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

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

ESSENTIAL

• First Level Registered Nurse on NMC register (Paediatric & adult trained) (Part 1, 7 and 12)
• OR Registered Operating Department Practitioner on HPC register
• Ability to work shifts required to provide the service including night duty and public holidays.
• Ability to work on any site within GG&C when required.

DESIRABLE

• Recent experience within an operating theatre or immediate postoperative recovery room environment (HDU experience and experience during training may be relevant)
• Post registration qualification relevant to perioperative care

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:

Luke O’Sullivan, SCODP, On 0141 347 8208 or email Luke.osullivan2@nhs.scot

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:

The Day Surgery Unit (DSU) at the New Victoria Hospital (NVACH) are looking for an Anaesthetic / Post Anaesthetic Care Unit Practitioner (PACU) to join the team. You are required to be a First Level Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner. Experience in the Anaesthetic / PACU Practitioner environment is desirable. The DSU at the New Victoria consists of 8 theatres, a Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), a treatment room and a 23 hour stay ward. The theatre sessions consist of a variety of specialties including; Orthopaedics, General, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Maxilla Facial, Gynaecology, Plastics and a Pain Service. The department is fully committed to increasing capacity which will require the successful applicant to care for patients with increasingly complex needs in the future; in line with the British Association of Days Surgery (BADS).

You will receive comprehensive in-house and external training to develop specialist airway and pain management skills within our recovery team in line with the AAGBI guidelines. You will also be trained to the newly developed BADS and AFPP competencies to work effectively in our Day Surgery Units. Experience within a high level of acute care is desirable but not essential Day Surgery is a fast paced environment and collaborative working is requisite as the successful candidate will be required to work in multiple areas during their shift. This unit is friendly and promotes ongoing personal and professional development. The ability to work on your own initiative but also as part of an integrated team is required.

You are required to demonstrate flexibility in the department as this post requires the successful candidate to become Dual Trained and skilled in at least 2 areas of the unit e.g.Scrub/Anaesthetics, Anaesthetics/Recovery. Furthermore, you will be expected where necessary to engage in multi-site working within South Sector NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in order to achieve the needs of the service.

As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s pre-employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current or predicted NMC/HCPC registration will be required prior to start date. You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation ofcurrent or anticipated registration, in line with projected start date for this post, will not be shortlisted for interview.

This post requires PVG Scheme membership/Disclosure Scotland Check

Due to the volume of applications anticipated this advert may close prior to closing date.

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

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in New Victoria Hospital
• Permanent Contract
• Full-time position (36 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for the post are Monday - Friday Only, 0800-1800x2 0800-1730x2

Key responsibilities:

• To assess patient needs, plan/implement and evaluate a programme of person-centred care which is evidence based utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others.
• Maintain patient records in line with NMC/HPC guidelines for records and record keeping.
• Practice within the legal & Ethical framework as established by Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) Health professions council [HPC]and National Legislation to ensure patient interests and well being are met.
• Work within the National Health Service (NHS), NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and
• Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Legislation, Policy, Guidelines and Procedures.
• Empower patients to take responsibility for their health, well-being and future lifestyle by practising in an open transparent and inclusive manner, thereby ensuring patients have the relevant information to participate in decisions about their care.
• Respect confidential information obtained in the course of duty and refrain from disclosing such information without the consent of the patient/client or a person entitled to act on his/her behalf except where disclosure is required by law or by the order of a Court or is necessary in the public interest.
• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

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

ESSENTIAL

• First Level Registered Nurse on NMC register (Paediatric & adult trained) (Part 1, 7 and 12)
• OR Registered Operating Department Practitioner on HPC register
• Ability to work shifts required to provide the service including night duty and public holidays.
• Ability to work on any site within GG&C when required.

DESIRABLE

• Recent experience within an operating theatre or immediate postoperative recovery room environment (HDU experience and experience during training may be relevant)
• Post registration qualification relevant to perioperative care

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:

Luke O’Sullivan, SCODP, On 0141 347 8208 or email Luke.osullivan2@nhs.scot

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.