Staff Nurse - Plastic Surgery Unit

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00

Pro Rata for part‑time hours.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the Plastic Surgery Unit based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The Plastic Surgery Unit covers the West of Scotland. As well as consultant clinics, patients attend the OPD following surgery for skin cancer, breast cancer and traumatic injuries. Many patients have had major reconstruction.

Based in the OPD is a wound care clinic with RNs providing wound care for the patient group we care for. Within the service, is a multi‑disciplinary team with medical staff, nurses, healthcare support workers, physiotherapists and specialist nurses. We also work closely with our periphery hospitals and refer our patients to community colleagues based in local treatment rooms and District Nursing Teams.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work to high standards in a fast‑paced environment. You will be flexible, forward‑thinking and able to work effectively within a changing and dynamic environment.

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

Informal contact:
Sharon Doherty, .

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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