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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.
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.The shift pattern is 5 days over a seven day service which will include Public holidays, Weekends, OOH’s and backshifts
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.
In order to apply for this position you must have a Live PIN with the NMC.UK
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse with relevant post registration experience and an honours degree or equivalent to undertake and complete the PgD in Advancing District Nursing Practice at Glasgow Caledonian University commencing September 2024.The course is offered on a part time basis over 2 years. You will be supported to attend university and have protected study leave during the academic semesters. While not at university you will be in practice as part of the community team. Working pattern is a 5 days over a seven day service which will include Public holidays, Weekends, OOH’s and backshifts.
The candidates must hold an appropriate academic credit rating which is normally a degree and must evidence recent academic study.
For the duration of the course the candidates will be employed as SPQ students Community Staff nurse Band 5 and on successful completion of the course will be considered for a permanent band 6 District Nursing post within Glasgow City HSCP. This will involve an interview process, preference to geographical area will be considered but can be any base within Glasgow City HSCP.
Candidates should be self-motivated practitioners and able to demonstrate an evidence based approach to practice. The diversity and on-going development of services within primary care requires clinical practitioners that are committed to enhancing their own skills through CPD and a commitment to lifelong learning.
In the practice setting students will be supported by a Community Practice Teacher/Practice Assessor who will help students to develop a program of learning experiences and who is responsible for assessment of competence. The learning outcomes of the modules are achieved by both university and practice based learning and are assessed by a variety of methods including written assignments, examination and a practice learning plan.
Successful Students in passing required modules will progress to Associate District Charge Nurses in their second year of training whereby they will receive an uplift to a band 6.
Successful candidate’s course fees will be paid by Glasgow City HSCP. Student’s will be eligible for travel expenses from clinical placement to clients’ homes or when out on clinical work. Travel expenses to and from the university will not be reimbursed.
The seconded students’ annual leave entitlement will remain the same as that of their substantive posts. Informal Contact: Jill McNeill. Lead Nurse Glasgow City, or David McCrohon, Lead Nurse
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.
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.
The shift pattern is 5 days over a seven day service which will include Public holidays, Weekends, OOH’s and backshifts
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.
In order to apply for this position you must have a Live PIN with the NMC.UK
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse with relevant post registration experience and an honours degree or equivalent to undertake and complete the PgD in Advancing District Nursing Practice at Glasgow Caledonian University commencing September 2024.The course is offered on a part time basis over 2 years. You will be supported to attend university and have protected study leave during the academic semesters. While not at university you will be in practice as part of the community team. Working pattern is a 5 days over a seven day service which will include Public holidays, Weekends, OOH’s and backshifts.
The candidates must hold an appropriate academic credit rating which is normally a degree and must evidence recent academic study.
For the duration of the course the candidates will be employed as SPQ students Community Staff nurse Band 5 and on successful completion of the course will be considered for a permanent band 6 District Nursing post within Glasgow City HSCP. This will involve an interview process, preference to geographical area will be considered but can be any base within Glasgow City HSCP.
Candidates should be self-motivated practitioners and able to demonstrate an evidence based approach to practice. The diversity and on-going development of services within primary care requires clinical practitioners that are committed to enhancing their own skills through CPD and a commitment to lifelong learning.
In the practice setting students will be supported by a Community Practice Teacher/Practice Assessor who will help students to develop a program of learning experiences and who is responsible for assessment of competence. The learning outcomes of the modules are achieved by both university and practice based learning and are assessed by a variety of methods including written assignments, examination and a practice learning plan.
Successful Students in passing required modules will progress to Associate District Charge Nurses in their second year of training whereby they will receive an uplift to a band 6.
Successful candidate’s course fees will be paid by Glasgow City HSCP. Student’s will be eligible for travel expenses from clinical placement to clients’ homes or when out on clinical work. Travel expenses to and from the university will not be reimbursed.
The seconded students’ annual leave entitlement will remain the same as that of their substantive posts. Informal Contact: Jill McNeill. Lead Nurse Glasgow City, or David McCrohon, Lead Nurse
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.
The shift pattern is 5 days over a seven day service which will include Public holidays, Weekends, OOH’s and backshifts
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.
In order to apply for this position you must have a Live PIN with the NMC.UK
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse with relevant post registration experience and an honours degree or equivalent to undertake and complete the PgD in Advancing District Nursing Practice at Glasgow Caledonian University commencing September 2024.The course is offered on a part time basis over 2 years. You will be supported to attend university and have protected study leave during the academic semesters. While not at university you will be in practice as part of the community team. Working pattern is a 5 days over a seven day service which will include Public holidays, Weekends, OOH’s and backshifts.
The candidates must hold an appropriate academic credit rating which is normally a degree and must evidence recent academic study.
For the duration of the course the candidates will be employed as SPQ students Community Staff nurse Band 5 and on successful completion of the course will be considered for a permanent band 6 District Nursing post within Glasgow City HSCP. This will involve an interview process, preference to geographical area will be considered but can be any base within Glasgow City HSCP.
Candidates should be self-motivated practitioners and able to demonstrate an evidence based approach to practice. The diversity and on-going development of services within primary care requires clinical practitioners that are committed to enhancing their own skills through CPD and a commitment to lifelong learning.
In the practice setting students will be supported by a Community Practice Teacher/Practice Assessor who will help students to develop a program of learning experiences and who is responsible for assessment of competence. The learning outcomes of the modules are achieved by both university and practice based learning and are assessed by a variety of methods including written assignments, examination and a practice learning plan.
Successful Students in passing required modules will progress to Associate District Charge Nurses in their second year of training whereby they will receive an uplift to a band 6.
Successful candidate’s course fees will be paid by Glasgow City HSCP. Student’s will be eligible for travel expenses from clinical placement to clients’ homes or when out on clinical work. Travel expenses to and from the university will not be reimbursed.
The seconded students’ annual leave entitlement will remain the same as that of their substantive posts. Informal Contact: Jill McNeill. Lead Nurse Glasgow City, or David McCrohon, Lead Nurse
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.
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