Staff Nurse /ODP

Job Description

About the Organisation

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare providers in the United Kingdom. The organisation employs around 40,000 staff across hospitals, community services, and specialist care settings.

NHSGGC delivers healthcare to a local population of more than 1.15 million people, while specialist regional services extend coverage to around 2.2 million people across Scotland. The health board provides a wide spectrum of services including acute hospital care, community health services, mental health support, and primary care.

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Surgical Day Bed Unit (SDBU) within the Day Surgery Theatre Complex at Vale of Leven Hospital.

This unit supports patients undergoing same-day surgical procedures, ensuring safe admission, treatment, and discharge. The service includes:

• A patient admission and discharge suite
• A day surgery theatre complex
• An endoscopy service

The successful candidate will work as part of a well-established multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality patient-centred care. While experience in a surgical day unit or theatre environment is helpful, it is not essential, as structured training and education support will be provided by the department’s dedicated learning team.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Assess individual patient needs and develop person-centred care plans.
• Deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care throughout the patient journey.
• Ensure patients and their families are involved in care planning and decision-making.
• Provide guidance that enables patients to take an active role in managing their health and recovery.

Clinical Practice

• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in accordance with professional standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Practice safely within legal, ethical, and professional nursing frameworks.
• Deliver care that respects cultural, social, and individual patient needs.

Team Collaboration

• Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams including theatre staff, surgeons, and healthcare support workers.
• Support learning opportunities for student nurses and healthcare assistants.
• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisals, and ongoing professional development.

Professional Development

• Engage in continuing professional development activities.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment aligned with national healthcare education standards.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Registered First or Second Level Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (valid NMC PIN).
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A live UK NMC registration is required to be considered for this position.

Working Environment

The Surgical Day Bed Unit operates Monday to Friday, providing care for patients undergoing same-day surgical procedures. Nurses rotate across different areas of the service, supporting both clinical treatment and patient preparation and recovery.

The unit is supported by an experienced education team, ensuring new staff members receive the guidance needed to develop their skills within the surgical environment.

Employee Benefits

Working for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde offers a wide range of professional and personal benefits, including:

• Minimum 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme with life assurance benefits
• Access to learning opportunities including study bursaries and training programmes
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including a Cycle to Work programme
• Discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme

From April 2026, the full-time working week for Agenda for Change staff will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours, while maintaining overall salary levels.

Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, including members of the Armed Forces community, as part of the organisation’s commitment under the Armed Forces Covenant.

• Flexible working arrangements may also be considered where service needs allow.
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