Staff Nurse - Surgical

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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.

We are seeking a Band 5 registered nurse to join our enthusiastic surgical receiving nursing team in Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

You will work in a fast paced surgical receiving ward environment where you can gain experience in a variety of general surgical specialties. Glasgow Royal Infirmary has two receiving wards:
Ward 63 (30 beds) and Ward 64 (30 beds). We see patients direct from A&E and GP for assessment, with a wide range of surgical conditions. You will be involved in planning and delivering safe nursing care to this group of patients.

Glasgow Royal Infirmary is a tertiary referral centre with patients from surrounding health boards. The surgical receiving provides development prospects and the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills. Surgical receiving will allow you to gain skills towards managing the unscheduled care target and safe and efficient flow of the patient journey.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside and be supported by experienced nurses, surgical nurse practitioners and the wider multidisciplinary team.

This role is fast paced and interesting and suitable for a motivated nurse with an interest in surgical receiving.

• Plan and deliver safe nursing care to the surgical receiving patient group.
• Contribute to the management of the unscheduled care target and patient flow.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide essential nursing care.

• Live NMC UK pin is required to be considered for this post.
• Previous experience is advantageous and an interest in Surgical Receiving Nursing is desirable.
• Informal contact:
  Alison White, SCN. Tel . Email alison.white8t
• Application details:
  As from 1st April 2026, Agenda for Change full-time working week reduces from 37 to 36 hours; part-time hours pro-rata. There will be a corresponding increase in hourly rate.

NHSGGC encourages applications from all sections of the community and promotes a culture of inclusion. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC supports applications from the Armed Forces Community. NHSGGC recognises the importance of work-life balance and offers flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles less than full-time hours, flexible working arrangements will be discussed during recruitment.

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Failure to comply may result in withdrawal from the process.