Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

**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** You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 nurse within the Endoscopy Unit at RAH. As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Post Holder will provide specialist care to Endoscopy patients and those attending for day case surgical procedures. The successful candidate will be required to work in both Day Surgery and Endoscopy as these teams work closely together to provide patient\-centred care. Applicants should be enthusiastic, motivated, and interested in working in the endoscopy environment. Previous experience in this area is desirable but not essential. We offer a professional development programme and excellent team support. The successful candidates are required to demonstrate flexibility by working within a service which runs over a 5\-day week. Furthermore, the successful candidates will be expected, where necessary, to engage in multi\-site working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in order to meet the needs of the service. **Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:** * Royal Alexandra Hospital * Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:30 * Fixed\-term contract for 9 months **Key Responsibilities** * Deliver highquality, personcentred care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating evidencebased nursing care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures, with sensitivity to individual needs, culture and lifestyle * Provide safe and effective clinical practice within NMC, NHS Greater Glasgow \& Clyde, and Health \& Safety legislation, ensuring patient safety, dignity, and wellbeing throughout admission, procedure, recovery and discharge * Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating flexibility to rotate across endoscopy rooms, theatre and recovery areas, and supporting service delivery across the wider Day Surgery Unit as required * Communicate with empathy and professionalism, offering reassurance, information and emotional support to patients and relatives, while maintaining effective verbal and written communication with colleagues and maintaining accurate clinical records * Demonstrate leadership and accountability by supervising and supporting registered and nonregistered staff, contributing to team coordination, resource management, and upholding standards of nursing practice * Commit to continuous professional development, contributing to education, audit and practice development, supporting learners, participating in appraisal, and actively maintaining and developing clinical competence **Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:** * Registered Adult Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration, able to meet all professional, legal and ethical requirements of the role * Sound clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to Band 5 practice, with the ability to deliver safe, effective and personcentred care within an endoscopy or day surgery environment * Previous experience in endoscopy or day surgery is desirable, with an understanding of caring for patients undergoing procedural or invasive investigations * Knowledge of NHS, Health \& Safety, infection prevention and clinical governance standards, with the ability to work in line with national and local policies and procedures * Commitment to ongoing professional development, including participation in appraisal, education, audit and practice development activities * Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating flexibility, professionalism and the capacity to support colleagues and learners in a busy clinical setting **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** Senior Charge Nurse, Carolanne McArthur, carolanne.mcarthur2@nhs.scot, 0141 314 6015 Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback. **AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application,** but your answers must be your own. * Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. * Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. * Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI\-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. **Tip:** Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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. **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. For application portal or log\-in issues, please contact the in the first instance.