Staff Nurse Neurosurgery

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neurosurgery team in Ward 66 within the Institute of Neurological Sciences at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The Department of Neurosurgery delivers pioneering procedures and care as part of the Regional Services for the West of Scotland. We are seeking enthusiastic and dynamic Registered Nurses to join our team.

Shift pattern:
Monday - Sunday, Days & Nights. You will work 12-hour shifts to provide 24/7 service coverage.

Our service comprises three 22-bedded wards providing both emergency and elective neurosurgical and spinal care as part of the Neuroscience Service for the West of Scotland. All staff will be supported by our dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator for Neurosciences and will undertake an in-house competency-based training framework, complemented by university-accredited courses to support professional development.

• Provide high-quality nursing care within a neurosurgical/spinal care setting on a 12-hour shift pattern to support 24/7 service coverage.
• Work as part of the Neurosurgery team to deliver patient-centred care and uphold service standards.
• Engage in competency-based training and professional development opportunities.

• Applicants must be Registered Nurses.
• Experience in neurosurgical nursing is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrate a commitment to patient-centred care, continuous professional development, and an understanding of the service and patient needs or a willingness to learn and develop these skills.

Informal contact:
Lesley Diggines, SCN - Lesley.digginest -

Details on contact and the Recruitment Process:
As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata, with a corresponding increase in hourly rate so pay is not affected.

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHSGGC-NHS Scotland 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 and supports applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognizing military skills, experience and qualifications during recruitment.

NHSGGC recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles with less than full-time hours, and where tenure is listed as various, we encourage flexible working arrangements and this will be discussed during recruitment.

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