Staff Nurse - Acute Neurosurgical

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 to for this position you must have a live pin with the NMC UK.

The shift pattern for this position is rotational: Monday Sunday, days, nights, 12hr shifts.

(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team in Neurosurgery, Ward 65 within the Institute of Neurological Sciences, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The Department of Neurosurgery provides exciting pioneering Neurosurgical procedures and care as part of Regional Services for the West of Scotland. We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic Registered Nurses to join our team.

We have three, 22 bedded wards which provide emergency and elective Neurosurgical and spinal care as part of the Neuroscience Service to the West of Scotland.

All staff will be supported by our dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator for Neurosciences, and undergo an in-house training competency framework and university accredited courses to support your development.

You will work 12-hour shifts to cover the 24/7 service.

You must be a Registered Nurse. Experience in the field of Neurosurgical nursing is preferred, but not essential.

You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to patient-centred care, continuing professional development, an understanding of our service, and the specific needs of our patients (or a commitment to learn and develop these skills).

Informal contact: Linda Connell, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 201 2017, Linda.connell@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

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