The Role
Join Our Medical Assessment Unit at The Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley.
We are seeking highly motivated and passionate Registered Nurses to join our Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley.
AMU is a fast‑paced, dynamic environment that provides assessment and immediate care for patients admitted from the Emergency Department with acute medical needs. This busy and dynamic unit receives a high turnover of patients that require ongoing assessment after being admitted with a wide variety and acuity levels of medical care. Providing high quality care with a focus on quality and safety.
As an acute medical unit for a broad range of conditions, AMU provides outstanding opportunities to develop both general and specialist skills as a Registered Nurse. You will benefit from strong leadership with a culture that promotes ongoing professional development, supported by our dedicated Practice Educator and access to a wide variety of training opportunities to enhance your ability to assess clinically unwell patients. If you are committed to delivering high‑quality care and eager to grow within a supportive and progressive team, we would love to hear from you.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- These are permanent, full‑time posts of 36 hours per week.
- Location: The Royal Alexandra Hospital.
- Shift pattern: 12‑hour shifts, rotational days and nights, Monday through Sunday.
Clinical Key Responsibilities
- To assess patient needs, plan/implement and evaluate a programme of care which is evidence‑based utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensuring the involvement of the patient, family, carers and significant others.
- Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines for records and record‑keeping.
- Provide clinical leadership/expert advice to junior nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Professional Responsibilities
- Practice within the legal & ethical framework as established by Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and national legislation to ensure patient interests and well‑being are met.
- Work within the National Health Service (NHS), NHS Greater Glasgow and health & safety executive (HSE) legislation, policy, guidelines and procedures.
- Empower patients to take responsibility for their health, well‑being and future lifestyle by practising in an open, transparent and inclusive manner, thereby ensuring patients have the relevant information to participate in decisions about their care.
- Promote and support innovation in clinical practice.
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required
- First/Second Level Registered Nurse
- Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description
- Evidence of further education/courses
What We Offer
- 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
Equal Opportunities
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.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.
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