Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse - Plastic Surgery & Burns

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.

As a Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will play a pivotal role in delivering safe, effective and person-centred care to patients preparing for plastic surgery and burns procedures. Working at the heart of a multidisciplinary team, you will use your clinical expertise to assess, plan and coordinate care from initial assessment through to admission. This is an exciting opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills while contributing to service improvement and innovation. NHSGGC is committed to supporting your professional growth in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. You will be empowered to work autonomously while benefiting from strong team support and leadership. Join us and make a meaningful difference to patient journeys every day.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Glasgow Royal Infirmary
• Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and manage the clinical and nursing needs of patients from pre-operative assessment through to admission
• Conduct comprehensive patient histories, diagnostic assessments and interpret clinical findings to support decision making
• Refer patients appropriately for further investigations or treatments based on clinical judgement
• Provide expert advice, education and emotional support to patients, families and carers
• Deliver evidence-based care and contribute to the development and improvement of clinical practice
• Work autonomously while providing leadership and guidance within the multidisciplinary team
• Support and manage staff within remit, contributing to training, development and service delivery
  
  

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and post-registration experience
• Relevant post-registration qualification or equivalent experience in a related clinical specialty
• Demonstrable experience in patient assessment, clinical decision making and care planning
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic clinical environment
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to continuous learning
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills
• Experience of teaching, supporting staff development or contributing to audit and service improvement
  
  

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

Lorraine Carr, lorraine.carr@nhs.scot

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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.

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