Job Title

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 nonclinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15million people, and to a wider population of 2.2million when regional and national services are included. The Role To work within the nursing and multiprofessional team to ensure a high standard of care to a defined patient group. Competently perform the necessary technical/invasive/physical aspects of care for this defined patient group. Act as deputy to the ward manager. Duration, Location, and Working Pattern Permanent, Full time Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Shift Pattern 12hr rotational Key Responsibilities Clinical Provide clinical leadership for the assessment of patient needs, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care which are evidence based. Utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender, and cultural background and ensuring involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others. Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines for records and record keeping. Professional Practice within the legal & ethical framework as established by Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and national legislation to ensure patient interests and wellbeing are met. Work within the National Health Service (NHS), NHS Greater Glasgow and HSE legislation, policy, guidelines, and procedures. Empower patients to take responsibility for their health, wellbeing and future lifestyle by practising in an open, transparent and inclusive manner, thereby ensuring patients have the relevant information to participate in decisions about their care. Education & Research/Audit Provide an appropriate learning environment in line with NES Quality Placement. Standards Ensure completion of clinical appraisals for pre and postregistration nurses. Demonstrate own professional development. Identify research/clinical audit priorities in conjunction with relevant professional groups. Organisational / Managerial Organise own time and that of junior staff and learners. Ensure effective management of resources including stores, supplies, pharmacy and maintenance of equipment. Lead and develop the nurses in the team. In conjunction with the Ward Manager ensure that the nursing resource is utilised efficiently and effectively by managing duty roster, sickness absence and the use of additional hours i.e. bank agency. Participate in the recruitment and selection process. Share personal objectives with staff and participate in the appraisal and setting of personal development plans of staff. Contribute to the wider corporate agenda. Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job Firstlevel registered nurse with significant postregistration experience. Relevant experience and appropriate postregistration qualification / relevant experience in specialty. Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description. 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, elearning and classroombased 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 Jennifer Scott, Senior Charge Nurse 0141 201 2700 Information for candidates 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. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own. Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. Use AI wisely: Its fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but dont let it write your answers. Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change fulltime working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Parttime working hours will be reduced on a prorata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of worklife balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than fulltime 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. Armed Forces Covenant NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process. For application portal or login issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance. #J-18808-Ljbffr