188459 Staff Nurse - Spinal Injuries Unit/ Edenhall inGlasgow inGlasgow PUBLISHED 8 JUN 2024

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community.
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 for this position is rotational: Monday Sunday, days, nights, 12hr shifts.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team within Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit Queen Elizabeth University Hospital within our High Dependency Unit and Rehabilitation Ward. As an essential part of our national spinal injuries team, you’ll deliver high quality, clinically effective patient care at all times. We can offer you a varied caseload encompassing acute spinal injuries and the care of the spinal injuries patient in the rehabilitation phase that will help you develop your capabilities and experience and you’ll enjoy the real respect, rapport and effective working of a close-knit, highly skilled, multidisciplinary team.

We are seeking to recruit, enthusiastic and highly motivated band 5 registered nurses to join the existing National. Spinal Injuries team, all staff will be supported by our dedicated Educator for Spinal Injuries and will undergo in-house training and competencies which will enable you to be become competent to perform extended roles pertinent to spinal management such as, supra-pubic catheterisation, male catheterisation, tracheostomy care, bowel evacuation, Respiratory care for ventilated patients. The National Spinal Injuries Unit consists of Edenhall Ward which is a 12 bedded Spinal High Dependency & Philipshill ward which is a 32 bedded Spinal injuries rehabilitation ward with an integrated High Acuity respiratory care unit.

12 hour shifts will be offered with flexibility of 7.5hrs over a 24/7 service Opportunity to rotate throughout Spinal Injuries and other acute areas and other specialities to expand and develop skills. You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to patient-centred care, continuing professional development, an understanding of our service, and the specific needs of our patients with a commitment to learn and develop these skills.

Informal contact: Lisa MacDonald ,

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 for this position is rotational: Monday Sunday, days, nights, 12hr shifts.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team within Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit Queen Elizabeth University Hospital within our High Dependency Unit and Rehabilitation Ward. As an essential part of our national spinal injuries team, you’ll deliver high quality, clinically effective patient care at all times. We can offer you a varied caseload encompassing acute spinal injuries and the care of the spinal injuries patient in the rehabilitation phase that will help you develop your capabilities and experience and you’ll enjoy the real respect, rapport and effective working of a close-knit, highly skilled, multidisciplinary team.

We are seeking to recruit, enthusiastic and highly motivated band 5 registered nurses to join the existing National. Spinal Injuries team, all staff will be supported by our dedicated Educator for Spinal Injuries and will undergo in-house training and competencies which will enable you to be become competent to perform extended roles pertinent to spinal management such as, supra-pubic catheterisation, male catheterisation, tracheostomy care, bowel evacuation, Respiratory care for ventilated patients. The National Spinal Injuries Unit consists of Edenhall Ward which is a 12 bedded Spinal High Dependency & Philipshill ward which is a 32 bedded Spinal injuries rehabilitation ward with an integrated High Acuity respiratory care unit.

12 hour shifts will be offered with flexibility of 7.5hrs over a 24/7 service Opportunity to rotate throughout Spinal Injuries and other acute areas and other specialities to expand and develop skills. You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to patient-centred care, continuing professional development, an understanding of our service, and the specific needs of our patients with a commitment to learn and develop these skills.

Informal contact: Lisa MacDonald ,

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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