Staff Nurse - Critical Care

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

In order to apply for this position you must have a live PIN with the NMC UK.

The shift pattern for this position is rotational, days and nights. Please note the salary is pro‑rata for part‑time hours.

Critical Care at the Royal Alexandra Hospital incorporates a purpose‑build Intensive Care Unit (2019) and one of the busiest High Dependency Units in Scotland located adjacent to each other to create a combined critical care area. Due to the expansion in our service, there are now exciting opportunities for Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our High Dependency Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses to work in our dynamic and fast‑paced Critical Care area. Our critical care multidisciplinary teams care for both emergency and elective patients across a variety of medical and surgical specialities.

We work in partnership to provide a high level of specialist care pathways and closer nursing observations for critically ill patients. Successful candidates will work in a busy and challenging environment to ensure a high standard of person‑centred care is delivered to critically ill patients with one or more organ failure requiring organ support, specialist care and closer nursing observations. You will be part of a team delivering care from admission to discharge from critical care and, as patients’ needs differ, you will be required to tailor your approach to a broad range of individuals and circumstances to meet the patients’ needs.

We are looking for caring, compassionate and motivated registered nurses to join our team. Whilst critical care experience is desirable, we are also seeking candidates with acute nursing experience, good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. As a service we will support you to continuously develop. With the support of our Practice Educators you will benefit from access to the right development and support through a strong educational and quality improvement ethos.

Successful candidates will be based in the High Dependency Unit, with the opportunity to rotate to the other area for professional development and educational opportunities.

Candidates must have a current registration with the NMC on part one or two of the register. Informal visits to the units prior to interview are welcome and can be arranged in advance by telephoning the above contacts.

This post requires PVG Scheme membership.

Informal contact: Louise McParland (Interim Senior Charge Nurse HDU RAH) on  or email Louise.mcparlandt

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

From 1 April 202 Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part‑time working hours will be reduced on a pro‑rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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 where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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