Staff Nurse ’S SERVICE

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.

The shift pattern for this post has yet to be confirmed.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and compassionate Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team within the Older People and Stroke Services at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a genuine desire to make a difference and deliver high-quality, person-centred care to older adults.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge across various specialist areas, including stroke rehabilitation, orthopaedic rehabilitation, movement disorders, and general medical care for the elderly.

• Working within the nursing and multi-professional team to ensure a high standard of care for a defined patient group.
• Performing the necessary technical, invasive, and physical aspects of care competently.
• Carrying responsibility for the assessment of care needs, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans.
• Providing clinical leadership for patient assessment and ensuring care is evidence-based.
• Collaborating closely with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, including frailty practitioners and AHP Consultants, to facilitate effective discharge planning.
• Acting as a role model to colleagues and student nurses.

Informal contact: Michelle Hobbs, SCN - Michelle.

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Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
Information for candidates

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. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be 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 that we receive, 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. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHSGGC recognise the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and the tenure is listed as 'various', we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

Relevant HR policies on our HR connect site.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.

Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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