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:
The GP Walk in Centre is based at Cardonald Health centre in South Glasgow and will provide urgent primary care services to the local population. The service aims is to improve access, reduce pressure on GP practices, and minimise inappropriate Emergency Department attendances by offering rapid access to same-day assessment for patients unable to secure a GP appointment.
As the first point of clinical contact the Primary Care Nurse will identify and escalate acutely unwell patients to the GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner and assist in medical emergencies, including Basic Life Support when required.
We are seeking motivated and experienced Registered Nurses with a background in Acute, Emergency or Urgent Care settings. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and triage skills, and the confidence to work autonomously in a fast paced primary care environment, while effectively collaborating within a multidisciplinary primary care team.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location based in Cardonald Health Centre
- Fixed-term Contract for 12 months
- Full-time position (37 hours per week)
- Shift Pattern for this post are 11:45 -20:15 over 7 days including public holidays
Key responsibilities:
The Primary Care Nurse will work within a multi-disciplinary team alongside a Healthcare Support Worker, GPs and Advanced Nurse Practitioners. The post holder will be responsible for the initial assessment, prioritisation and safe management of patients presenting without an appointment. A digital decision-support tool will assist in directing patients to the most appropriate care pathway. Patients who meet the criteria for same-day treatment at the Walk in Centre will then be assessed by a GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Essential:
- Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
- Significant post registration experience within a healthcare setting some of which must be in Emergency, Acute or Urgent Care
- A commitment to lifelong learning and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional development
- Basic Life Support
Desirable:
- Background in Emergency Department nursing with triage experience
- Experience of working in primary care
- Paediatric nursing experience
- Successful track record in working in multi-disciplinary team settings and promoting collaborative approaches to delivering excellent patient care
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:
Tracy Crawford, Interim Lead Nurse, On 0141 616 6210/07483 633435 or email Tracy.crawford8@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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