Staff Nurse - Ward

About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)

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 is 37 hours per week, consisting of days, nights and weekends. Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full‑time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic band 5 Registered Nurse to join our passionate and dedicated surgical nursing team. This will be based in ward 24, a 30‑bedded ward within the Royal Alexandra Hospital.

• Assess, deliver and supervise all care needs within the ward environment.
• Use sound clinical skills to assess patients’ needs, implement and evaluate evidence‑based care.
• Work effectively in a fast‑paced environment to a high clinical standard.
• Be forward‑thinking, flexible and able to work within a changing and dynamic environment.
• Expand your skills and knowledge across a diverse range of surgical patients.
• Guide and support new qualified nurses or those new to the ward/department, facilitating learning and education development.
• Develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality care to patients.
• Work on your own initiative, as well as within an integrated team.
• Adhere to a flexible shift pattern of both day and night rotations and weekend working.

• Currently a Registered Nurse with the NMC.
• Live NMC UK pin required.
• Excellent communication skills and decision‑making ability.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Informal contact:
Catherine Highet, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 314 7024 or Catherine.highet2t

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications 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 recognises 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.

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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