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.
Join Our Team as a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist – Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Nurse
Location:Glasgow Royal infirmary
Hours:Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary:Band 7 (46148 -52809] per annum, dependent on experience)
Are you an experienced nurse with a passion for delivering specialist care? Are you ready to lead and inspire a small team while making a real difference in the lives of patients? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) care.
About the Role
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert care for patients with upper GI conditions. You will be a highly skilled and autonomous practitioner, offering specialist advice, support, and guidance to patients, families, and healthcare professionals throughout the care pathway.
In this leadership role, you will:
- Manage and lead a small, dedicated team of healthcare professionals.
- Deliver advanced nursing care and develop individualized care plans.
- Act as a resource and role model for evidence-based practice within the field of upper GI nursing.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless and holistic patient care.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives and contribute to service development.
- Provide education and mentorship to junior staff and students.
About You
We are looking for a confident, dynamic, and compassionate professional who:
- Is a registered nurse with significant post-registration experience.
- Holds or is working towards an advanced nursing qualification relevant to upper GI care.
- Has proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Demonstrates excellent clinical knowledge and skills in upper GI nursing.
- Is a strong communicator and team player, capable of inspiring and motivating others.
- Has a proactive approach to service development and quality improvement.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and advanced training.
- A chance to lead and shape the future of upper GI nursing care within our organization.
- Comprehensive employee benefits, including [insert specific benefits, e.g., pension, annual leave, etc.].
For more information, please contact: Elspeth Cowan, CNS Senior, ,
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
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