NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Staff Nurse - Medical
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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
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
The Staff Nurse Band 5 is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within the Medical Directorate, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care programmes for a defined group of patients. Working under the guidance of the Lead Nurse, the post holder supports effective patient flow from admission through to discharge, ensuring safe, seamless care through close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, primary care services, patients and carers.
The role includes supervising and supporting healthcare support workers and students, maintaining accurate clinical records, administering medications safely, managing clinical risks, and contributing to quality improvement, audit and evidence-based practice activities. The Staff Nurse works within the NMC Code of Practice, organisational policies and professional standards, promoting patient safety, dignity and positive clinical outcomes at all times.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location: Based in Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full-time positions (36 hours per week)
- Shift Pattern: Day/night 7 days a week
Key Responsibilities
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates programmes of care with reference to patients, without direct supervision.
- Coordinates the provision of seamless care for patients from admission/transfer to discharge by utilising efficient verbal and written communication practices with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team / Primary Care Services and Carers.
- Takes responsibility for a defined group of patients within clinical specialty.
- Provides teaching, guidance, supervision and support for unqualified staff and students where required.
- Assists the senior nurse in the development of ward/department based orientation and education programmes for newly qualified staff and student nurses.
- Ensures that all written documentation within the ward/department area is clear, concise, timely and complies with the NMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping.
- Reports all accidents/incidents/complaints involving patients, carers and staff to the senior nurse and commence enquiries or documentation as necessary.
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Knowledge, Training, Qualifications, and/or Experience Required to Do the Job:
- NMC Registration
- Good communication practices
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work without direct supervision
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Effective decision making and problem solving skills
- Ability to work flexible shift pattern
- Internal Rotation to night duty
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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