Registerd Nurse

Job Description

Registered Nurse – Ward 9

Location: University Hospital Wishaw
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Rotational

About the Role

As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in assessing patient needs, planning care programmes, and delivering and evaluating care to ensure the highest standards are met. You will be expected to work independently, carrying out all forms of nursing care without direct supervision.

In this position, you may also be required to demonstrate procedures to and supervise junior staff, including registered/unregistered colleagues and student nurses. Your responsibilities may vary depending on the ward setting and the level of patient dependency.

Additional Responsibilities After Two Years Post-Registration

Coordinate and supervise the work of other team members to ensure best practices in patient care.

Provide leadership in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse or Team Leader to support the day-to-day operation of the ward.

About NHS Lanarkshire

Thinking about joining NHS Lanarkshire? This is your opportunity to become part of a caring, forward-thinking team that places patients at the heart of everything we do.

Serving a diverse population of around 655,000 across North and South Lanarkshire, we deliver a range of acute, primary, and integrated health and social care services. Our network includes three acute hospital sites, corporate and support services, and integrated Health and Social Care Partnerships.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Criteria:

• NMC Registered Nurse (valid registration required)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively on your own initiative
• Excellent interpersonal and listening abilities
• Sound time management and organisational skills
• Basic IT proficiency

Please note: If a driving licence is required for the role, it must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Educated to degree level or completion of post-registration training
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), such as Flying Start or PREP compliance
• Designation as a Cleanliness Champion
• Post-registration clinical skills (e.g., IV drug therapy, cannulation, phlebotomy)
• Experience using NHS patient management systems

Benefits of Joining NHS Lanarkshire

When you join us, you’ll find a supportive and inclusive working environment with opportunities to grow your skills and develop your career. Our benefits include:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with service
• At least 8 public holidays
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance coverage
  (Learn more at: Scottish Public Pensions Agency)
• Paid sick leave, increasing with service
• Occupational health and employee counselling services
• Work-life balance policies
• Support services including spiritual care and independent counselling

Interested in Applying?

We’d love to hear from you. For informal enquiries about the role, please contact:

Joanna Scanlon, Senior Charge Nurse
Joanna.Scanlon@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

For questions about the application process, contact:

Devon Westwater, Recruitment Administrator
devon.westwater@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
(Please include the job title and reference number in your email.)

Additional Application Information

The closing date for applications is midnight on the stated date. Early submission is encouraged as we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received.

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A Commitment to Equality and Integrity

NHS Lanarkshire is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with care experience, regardless of race, gender, disability, or sexual orientation.

All application responses must be your own work and genuinely reflect your skills and experience. Applications found to be generated or heavily altered by AI or third-party tools may be withdrawn.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. NHS Lanarkshire is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 1 and Band 2 roles. For full details on UK work eligibility, visit:
 UK Visas & Immigration