Staff Nurse-Medical Assessment Unit

Job Description

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. You must have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post. This is a permanent, part time position of 18.5 hours. (Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours. The shift pattern is rotation both days and night shift. An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic nurse (Band 5) to join our team in the Medical Assessment Unit/Out of Hours Service at the Vale of Leven Hospital. The post holder will support both the Medical Assessment Unit and the GP Out of Hours Service. Medical Assessment Unit is a 9 bedded bay area, receiving patients via GP and Scottish Ambulance referral with acute medical presentations. Out of Hours GP service works alongside the Medical Assessment Unit in the out of Hours period. The candidate requires experience in the emergency care setting with skills in early recognition and treatment of the unwell patient. Support and ongoing training in all aspects of the role including mentorship will be available. Excellent communication and organisational skills with a keen interest in education and developing the unscheduled care role are required. The unit is dedicated to staff development and ongoing training opportunities are available. Immediate Life support certificate is essential. This post is 18.5 hours, rotation both days and night shift. It is essential that you are a Registered Nurse trained in adult in general nursing. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For more information, please contact: Emma Stewart, SCN, 01389 818047, Emma.stewart10@nhs.scot Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- 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. 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. For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance. Show more Show less