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
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Preoperative Assessment Team for Plastic Surgery at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The team assesses patients undergoing elective and trauma surgery who are referred from a large geographical area across the West of Scotland.
You will provide direct patient care to a defined group of plastic surgery patients requiring pre-operative assessment before surgery and/or anaesthesia. Working closely with nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will support the delivery of consistently high-quality care through comprehensive patient assessment. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of an innovative plastic surgery service and advanced clinical practice.
All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, Full-time
Shift Pattern - 8 am - 4 pm, 5 days, 36 hours a week
Base location - Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to plastic surgery patients requiring pre-operative assessment.
- Carry out comprehensive patient assessments before surgery and/or anaesthesia.
- Work collaboratively with nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Support patients preparing for surgery in partnership with plastics, anaesthetic and theatre teams.
- Undertake technical clinical duties, including:
- History taking
- ECG recording and interpretation
- Blood test ordering
- Venepuncture
- Contribute to service development and the advancement of clinical practice within plastic surgery.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the NMC.
- Post-registration nursing experience.
- Proficient in ECG recording and venepuncture.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Experience within plastic surgery theatre, surgical, or anaesthetic settings.
Education and Development
You will receive supported clinical development within the service and will be expected to undertake advanced practice courses, including:
- Clinical Assessment
- Preparing to Advance Practice
- Pre-operative Assessment Module
This role can be supported as an Annex 21 training role if the successful candidate does not already hold the qualifications listed above.
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
Lorraine Carr, Nurse Practitioner - [email protected] - 0141 201 3916
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
Information for candidates
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