Registered Nurse Acute Receiving Unit

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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.

The role:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking to recruit a registered nurse to join the multidisciplinary team within the Acute Receiving Units based in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to join the fast-paced Acute Receiving Speciality at an exciting time in healthcare. The post holder will ensure a high-quality person-centred approach to the care needs of patients.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, Various hours available

Base location - Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Monday – Sunday rotational days and nights 12-hour Shift Pattern

Key responsibilities:

Clinical

• Assess patient needs and deliver evidence‑based, person‑centred care, involving patients, families and carers.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation in line with NMC record‑keeping standards.
• Provide clinical leadership and expert guidance to junior staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Professional

• Work within NMC professional standards and all relevant NHS and national legislation.
• Practise ethically, transparently and inclusively to support patient autonomy and shared decision‑making.
• Encourage and contribute to innovation in clinical practice.

Education and Research/Audit

• Help create a high‑quality learning environment aligned with NES placement standards.
• Teach and support patients in self‑care and independence related to the speciality.
• Supervise and appraise pre‑registration nursing students.
• Take part in personal performance appraisal and demonstrate ongoing professional development.
• Teach registered and non‑registered staff and support staff development plans.
• Contribute to research, service improvement and clinical audit activities.

Organisational/ Managerial

• Organise personal workload and support the coordination of junior staff and learners.
• Monitor clinical standards and manage resources such as equipment, supplies and pharmacy items.
• Lead and supervise a small nursing team, often taking charge of a designated area.
• Support staffing management, including rotas, sickness absence and use of bank/agency.
• Take part in recruitment and selection processes.
• Supervise less experienced staff and ensure their learning needs are met.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• First/Second Level Registered Nurse
• Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description
• Evidence of further education/courses.

What we offer:

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

Interested?

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

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Andy McCulloch, Senior Charge Nurse - [email protected] - 01414522344

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

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 that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.  

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (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 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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community . We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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