Staff Nurse- Major Trauma Ward - Glasgow, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland
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.
The shift pattern is rotational 12 hours day and night shifts including weekend and public holiday cover.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Major Trauma Ward at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
The Major Trauma Ward SCN will play a key role in support of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde's specific vision to develop a world class Major Trauma Centre as part of the West of Scotland Major Trauma Network.
We require an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse. We are looking for a caring, hardworking individual to join our team and provide a high standard of care to patients within this new 24 bedded ward.
The Major Trauma Ward in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital will care for Major trauma patients from across the West of Scotland. Staff will gain skills in the care of a wide variety of injuries- for example, Orthopaedic Trauma, Vascular injuries, blunt and penetrating trauma, trauma in the elderly and acute brain injury. The ward will have a combination of patients admitted directly from Emergency Department and transfers from Critical Care Department.
You will work closely with the dynamic multi-disciplinary team to ensure a high standard of acute care and rehabilitation is provided for patients to support their recovery.
It is essential that you are a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and an interest in Major Trauma nursing. A willingness to learn is essential. Experience in a related speciality would be advantageous.
A comprehensive orientation and development programme will support you in this existing role.
Informal Contact: Pamela Allen, ,
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
In order to apply for this position you must have a Live PIN with the NMC.UK
Applications from 2024 Newly Qualified Nurse/Midwife, will not be considered for this post.
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