Staff Nurse - PICU – Ward 1D

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.

An opportunity has arisen for a fixed term vacancy within PICU for a Band 5 Staff Nurse. Previous PICU experience desirable although not essential as training will be offered to successful candidate. Critical Care is a 22‑beded unit caring for a variety of patients including emergency and elective surgery, cardiac services, orthopaedics, trauma, general medical, oncology, ENT, neurology and neurosurgery, and plastic surgery with responsibility for lead service provision throughout Scotland, and referrals from other centres and Europe.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation for these programmes, ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients.

MINIMUM REQ. Part 8 or 15 on NMC register. Part 1 on NMC register must be competent in looking after adult ICU patients. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential to become part of the Multi Disciplinary Team.

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

• Location based in Royal Hospital for Children
• Fixed-term Contract (12 months duration)
• Full-time and Part-time positions
• Shift Pattern -  /

• To provide a high standard of nursing care within the clinical area to ensure that patient needs are assessed, care planned, implemented and evaluated, and that there is consultation and involvement of patient/carers.
• Responsible for maintaining patient records within agreed standards and ensuring high quality record keeping within area of responsibility.
• Contributes to the development of programmes of care, and provides advice to junior staff concerning the treatment of complex patient groups.
• To delegate staff with due regard to individuals capabilities utilizing available skill mix appropriately.
• To ensure that patient care is individualised to encompass spiritual and cultural needs of the child and family.
• In the absence of the senior charge nurse/deputy assume responsibility for the management of daily operational responsibilities in the ward, including the deployment and supervision of staff to ensure smooth running of the ward.
• Workload is determined by the needs of the service. The post holder will be responsible to the senior charge nurse for clinical guidance and professional management, work review and formal appraisal of performance.
• Demonstrate an awareness of effective use of resources, including staff, supplies and departmental budget.

• Candidates must be educated at Degree level with child or adult branch and have an interest in critical care nursing.
• Experience desirable.

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.

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

Nikki Spence, Senior Charge Nurse, On  / 4848 or email