NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Emergency Department in the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley. The Emergency Department is a dynamic and evolving speciality. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our amazing team. Successful applicants should be able to work well within a multidisciplinary team in order to deliver a high standard of patient-focused care. Applicants should have high professional standards and excellent communication skills. Applicants will be self-motivated, ready to develop their clinical skills within a supportive department with existing strong leadership. Whilst being a busy department, we are friendly and approachable with a positive relationship across the whole team. We are excited to be welcoming new members to our existing team.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location: based in Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Type: Permanent, full-time
- Shifts: Day and night shifts 7 days per week
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients to ensure delivery of a high standard of care
- In the absence of the ward sister or deputy, take charge of the ward for the management of daily responsibilities, including work allocation, deployment and supervision of staff, to ensure smooth running of the area.
- Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives/carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that appropriate information is shared and patient needs are met.
- Assist in monitoring standards of care within defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the ward to ensure adherence to, and delivery of, a high quality service
- Lead and supervise/mentor junior staff/students who are providing care to patients, and act as a source of advice to ensure their educational needs are met
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Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required to Do the Job:
- Registered Nurses on the NMC Register
- Previous respiratory/medical experience desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills
- Good IT knowledge and skills
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of clinical procedures and practices
- Knowledge of hospital policies/procedures and practices specific to the working environment
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to use initiative
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
- Melinda Devlin Lead SCN - 0141 314 6676 melinda.devlin@nhs.scot
Details on How to Contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
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.
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From 1 April 2026, the 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 (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.
By signing the 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.
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