Staff Nurse - Regional Services - Intensive Care Unit B5

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.

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

Experience in Critical Care is desirable but not essential. It is desirable that you have a post‑basic critical care qualification.

As part of the multidisciplinary team and without supervision, the post holder will have the responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients. In the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse or deputy provide cover to ensure effective operation of the ward.

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.

• 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 in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• The shift pattern for this post is between Monday to Sunday in a series of day and night shifts
• Please note these posts are fixed‑term for a period of 12 months

• 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

• Registered Nurses on the NMC Register RN1 , RNA
• Relevant clinical experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in job description

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…