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ADVANCED MEDICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER Acute Medicine Queen Elizabeth University Hspital Jb Reference: 0000047695N Clsing Date: 23 June 2017

Dear applicant, Thank yu fr yur interest in this pst and fr taking the time t read this infrmatin pack. We hpe this exciting and rewarding rle catches yur imaginatin and that yu are encuraged t apply. As the largest Health Bard in Sctland, NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde plays a vital rle in the educatin and training f dctrs, nurses and ther health prfessinals, wrking clsely with lcal universities and clleges. It als prvides the full range f cmmunity hspital services. The Bard has an annual turnver f 3.2 billin per year. It serves a ppulatin f 1.2 millin peple and emplys 39,000 staff. Alng with many NHS prviders, the Bard must respnd vigrusly t peratinal, quality and financial challenges in rder t cntinue t imprve utcmes fr, and the experience f, ur patients and the cmmunities we serve. The Bard is a large rganisatin perating in an increasingly tugh envirnment. Building enduring relatinships with ur partners is vital t cntinue t drive the changes we are making. Effective cmmunicatin and prductive dialgue is challenged by the spread f the rganisatin s sites and stakehlders ver a wide gegraphical area, as well as the variety and large number f partners we wrk with. The Bard is managing these challenges and has develped a psitive platfrm t cntinue t imprve twards excellence. T drive frward these imprvements the Bard must have the ability t make tugh decisins at a time f change. The next step in the Bard s jurney is essential: t build and deliver a strategy that will engage the wrkfrce and public in changing fr the future t prvide sustainable healthcare services, further embed a culture f innvatin and meet the demands and exceed the expectatins f ur patients. The fllwing is included in this infrmatin pack t help yu with yur applicatin: Jb descriptin Persn specificatin A summary f the terms and cnditins fr the pst The applicatin prcess Guidance fr cmpleting yur applicatin frm Wrking fr NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde If yu have a disability r lng-term health prblem, the Bard is cmmitted t ffering reasnable adjustments thrughut the recruitment prcess and emplyment. If yu require further infrmatin r supprt, please cntact Recruitment Services. We very much lk frward t receiving yur applicatin. Recruitment Services

NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE JOB DESCRIPTION 1. JOB IDENTIFICATION Jb Title: Advanced Medical Nurse Practitiner Band 7 Department(s): Acute Medicine 2. JOB PURPOSE An Advanced Medical Nurse Practitiner is a registered nurse wh has cmmand f a brad expert knwledge base and clinical cmpetence, is able t make cmplex clinical decisins using expert clinical judgement, is an essential member f an interdependent health care team and whse rle is determined by the cntext in which s/he practises. Wrk within the nursing and multi-prfessinal team t ensure a high standard f care t a defined patient grup. Cmpetently perfrm the necessary technical/invasive/physical aspects f care fr this defined patient grup. As an autnmus practitiner, the AMNP will assess, examine, diagnse and discharge (r refer) wh are within their sphere f practice. The AMNP carries cntinuing respnsibility fr the assessment f care needs, the develpment and implementatin and evaluatin f prgrammes f care and the setting f standards. ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT T assist in crdinating the prvisin f seamless care, in cnjunctin with medical staff and t liaise with ther members f the MDT t facilitate investigatin, treatment, transfer r discharge f the acutely ill medical patient as quickly and efficiently as pssible. T prvide a high quality, safe and supprtive envirnment in rder t care fr patients within acute medicine meeting the identified physical and psych-scial needs.

3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION Clinical Service Manager Head f Nursing Lead Nurse Line Management AMNP Prfessinal Line 4. SCOPE AND RANGE Assess, diagnse and manage the clinical (medical and nursing) needs f a wide chrt f patients autnmusly and with ther members f the interdisciplinary team Screen patients fr disease using clinical and ther findings such as labratry results r x-rays Make diagnstic decisins based n interpretatin f clinical and ther findings such as labratry results r x-rays Prescribe treatment including medicatins as a Nurse Prescriber based n a sund knwledge f pharmaclgy Cnduct invasive and nn-invasive diagnstic and therapeutic prcedures where apprpriate Respnsible fr ensuring the delivery f evidence based care. Prvide clinical leadership and advice t nursing staff and ther members f the multidisciplinary team. Wrk autnmusly within a multidisciplinary team. Manage all staff within remit where apprpriate. Respnsible fr setting, implementatin and evaluatin f standards f nursing practice.

5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical/Specialist Knwledge Take a systematic and cmprehensive patient histry Undertake a full systematic physical examinatin including cardipulmnary and neurlgical assessment Screen patients fr disease using clinical and ther findings such as labratry results r x-rays Make diagnstic decisins based n interpretatin f clinical and ther findings such as labratry results r x-rays Prvide clinical leadership fr the assessment f patient needs, implementatin and evaluatin f prgrammes f care which are evidence based. Utilising all available resurces, including specific prtcls, and taking int cnsideratin the lifestyle, gender and cultural backgrund f the patient and ensure invlvement with the patient, family, carers and significant thers. Prescribes treatment including medicatins as a Nurse Prescriber based n a sund knwledge f pharmaclgy Cnducts, where apprpriate, invasive and nn-invasive diagnstic and therapeutic prcedures Act as a rle mdel thrugh the prvisin f prfessinal leadership and demnstratin f cmpetent and effective practice. Act as an effective change agent integrating infrmatin gained frm research and audit int clinical practice. Maintain patient recrds in line with NMC guidelines fr recrds and recrd keeping. Where relevant, t effectively manage a multidisciplinary team f staff using bth management and leadership skills. Prvide clinical advice t nursing staff and ther members f the multidisciplinary team. Respnsible fr ensuring the delivery f evidence based practice. Prfessinal: Empwer patients t take respnsibility fr their health, well-being and future lifestyle by practising in an pen transparent and inclusive manner; thereby ensuring patients have the relevant infrmatin t participate in decisins abut their care.

Innvate, develp and lead evidence based clinical practice and prfessinal develpment Facilitate and lead in the develpment f apprpriate lcal plicy and guidelines Facilitate and cntribute t the develpment f lcal plicies in relatin t the implementatin f natinal and reginal strategies Practice within the Legal & Ethical framewrk as established by Nursing Midwifery Cuncil (NMC) and Natinal Legislatin t ensure patient interests and wellbeing are met. Wrk within the Natinal Health Service (NHS), NHS Greater Glasgw and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Legislatin, Plicy, Guidelines and Prcedures. Educatin and Research/Audit: Maintain prfessinal practice thrugh cntinuing educatin, prfessinal updating and when/where available, invlvement with prfessinal specialist grups. Participate in identifying needs f staff, patients and carers in relatin t the specialty, in cnjunctin with thers where apprpriate. Plans and rganises teaching and mentring f undergraduate nursing students, graduate nurse practitiner students, and ther members f the healthcare team as apprpriate (eg physitherapy, radilgy, FY2 medical staff). Actively prmte and disseminate research-based practice. Audit current practice and negtiate apprpriate changes t practice. Evaluate effectiveness f rle in relatin t patient utcmes, service needs and prfessinal requirements. Initiate and participate in relevant research / audit prjects where apprpriate t service and practice needs and in line with nursing research strategy Ensure the prvisin f an apprpriate learning envirnment in line with NES Quality Placement Standards Prvide guidance, supervisin and supprt fr staff undertaking research, audit r teaching activities. Organisatinal/Managerial: Organise wn time and that f staff within remit in line with agreed jb plan. Accuntable fr the effective management f resurces including stres supplies pharmacy and maintenance f equipment.

Cntribute t strategic issues relating t the nurse practitiner service and the specialty. Act in a cllabrative and advisry rle t senir management. Prmte the develpment f a flexible and skilled nursing wrkfrce. Participate in the recruitment and selectin prcess within remit where apprpriate. Share service bjectives with staff and lead in the appraisal and setting f persnal develpment plans f staff where apprpriate Respnsible fr the efficient and effective management f the nursing resurce within wn remit including rster management and unsciable hurs. Cntribute t the wider Crprate agenda where apprpriate. 6. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT Respnsible fr ensuring that staff are aware f the respnsibilities placed upn them under the Health and Safety at Wrk Act 1974, t ensure that the agreed safety prcedures are carried ut t maintain a safe wrking envirnment fr patients, visitrs and emplyees. Respnsible fr inputting infrmatin int electrnic patient recrd where applicable and als int patients written recrds. They will cmply with the Data Prtectin Act, Caldictt Guidelines and lcal plicies regarding cnfidentiality and access t medical recrds and ensure all staff cmply with plicy. Prmte the use f Infrmatin Technlgy t benefit persnal develpment and patient care. Develp and implement plicies and prtcls fr wn area f wrk Prpse apprpriate changes t wrking practices and prcedures fr wn area f wrk Respnsible fr the safe use f equipment, fr maintaining apprpriate levels f stck in wn area f practice, and fr ensuring apprpriate equipment r supplies are purchased Respnsible fr maintaining apprpriate levels f stck in wn area f practice.

7. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS Makes highly cmplex clinical decisins including diagnsis and clinical management based n an in-depth brad expert knwledge, and interpretatin f clinical and ther findings such as labratry investigatins and x-rays. Decisins may include the admissin r discharge frm hspital Uses wn initiative and acts independently within the bunds f wn existing knwledge and skills. Is guided by brad plicies and guidelines. Demnstrates sund judgement in assessing the emtinal and physical care f the patient in a hlistic manner. Plans a package f care fr individual patients including prescribing f apprpriate medicatins Wrks autnmusly within a multidisciplinary team. Has access t a range f clinical experts and is able t refer patients fr specialist pinin Perfrmance is mnitred n an nging basis and is appraised annually. Supprt and develp staff t braden their skills, knwledge & experience in the interests f successin planning. Exercises the ability t challenge any interactin, which fails t deliver a quality seamless service. Initiate and fllw thrugh apprpriate prcedures when a breach f plicy ccurs. Respnsible fr the develpment f actin plans t address any system failures. Wrks cllabratively t meet the demands f the service. 8. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS Acts as a patient/ staff advcate thrugh the applicatin f ethical, legal and prfessinal knwledge and skills. Engage in effective cmmunicatin with patients, relatives and visitrs, ften delivering cmplex and highly sensitive infrmatin. Demnstrates effective verbal and written cmmunicatin with all members f the multidisciplinary team within wn department and relevant departments, which service the clinical area.

Makes justifiable referrals t a wide range f ther healthcare prfessinals and specialities which may include the admissin r discharge f patients frm hspital (eg Radilgy, SAS, Primary Care Clleagues) Prvides supprt, empathy and reassurance in the delivery f patient care Cntribute t a supprtive envirnment in the interest f staff mrale. Develp external prfessinal netwrks that prmtes bth the prfessin and rganisatin. T present an alternative chice f care t patients. 9. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB Mving and handling f patients frm self caring t ttal dependence. Technical and manual dexterity/expertise required fr invasive prcedures. Mving and handling f equipment. Twelve hur n feet jb. Frequent shrt perids f mderate physical effrt Expsure t bdy fluids/therapeutic prducts. Assist with r undertake EPP in defined areas therefre requiring apprpriate Occ Health Screening and clearance. 10. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB Eliciting infrmatin and making decisins n case management based n cmplex hlistic infrmatin e.g. patient symptms, diagnstic results, scial circumstances. Making independent clinical decisins based n wn clinical assessment and interpretatin f ther findings such as labratry results and x-rays Planning individual patient care within the cntext f an interdependent healthcare team Achieving a balance between the demands f direct patient care within existing resurces and jb plan. Cmmunicating with and supprting distressed/anxius/wrried relatives /patients/clleagues. Cntinually reappraise the effectiveness f resurces against the unpredictability f service demands. Wrks within a specialty with unpredictable levels f activity. Prviding a prfessinal advisry rle t a wide variety f cntacts e.g. patients, relatives, carers, junir and senir nursing, medical and paramedical clleagues.

Acts as an effective change agent integrating infrmatin gained frm research and audit int clinical practice. T participate in reprting, dcumenting and evaluatin f the wrk f the Advanced Nurse Practitiner and t demnstrate its imprtance bth t patients and members f the interdependent healthcare team. Keep prfessinally up t date Dealing with verbally and physically abusive patients and members f the public. 11. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB First Level Registered Nurse with a minimum f 5 years pst registratin experience. 2 years experience in a NP rle and apprpriate pst registratin, degree level qualificatin. As apprpriate t area f clinical practice successfully cmplete the agreed training pathway t develp the Advanced Nurse Practitiner rle. Has undertaken Advanced Life Supprt Curse Qualified as a nurse prescriber (recrded by the NMC) Qualified t undertake a cmprehensive clinical assessment Ability t fulfil criteria utlined in the jb descriptin

PERSON SPECIFICATION Jb Title:- Department:- Medical Nurse Practitiner Acute Receiving Unit Qualificatins Gd Standard f Educatin Essential ( ) 1 st level Registered Nurse Qualificatin 5 years pst registratin experience 2 years experience at Band 6 level r equivalent Desirable ( ) 1 st level degree r equivalent qualificatin NM Prescriber curse (unless in training pst ) RAM Curse(unless in training pst ) Clinical assessment curse(unless in training pst ) Experience Essential ( ) Desirable ( ) 2 years experience at charge nurse level Previus experience wrking with peple Experience f wrking in an acute receiving envirnment Behaviural Cmpetencies Gd verbal and written cmmunicatin skills Ability t wrk as part f and lead a team Dependable Essential ( ) Desirable ( ) Cmpassinate Ability t wrk under pressure Other Gd numeracy skills Gd time keeper Essential ( ) Desirable ( )

Jb title Summary f terms and cnditins The terms and cnditins f service are thse apprved and amended frm time t time by the Natinal Agenda fr Change Terms and Cnditins Agreement. Jb reference number Advanced Medical Nurse Practitiner 0000047695N Clsing date 23 June 2017 Vacancy enquiries t Agenda fr Change band: Salary Hurs Base Cntract type Annual leave Superannuatin Fr infrmatin specific t the rle, cntact: Gerry Wright, 0141 452 2358 Band 7 (r Band 7 Annex U / Annex 21 Arrangement) 31,653 t 42,205 per annum (pr rata where applicable). Please nte candidates new t the NHS shuld expect t start at the entry pint f the payscale shwn. 37.50 hurs per week Queen Elizabeth University Hspital Permanent The basic annual leave entitlement in a full year cmmencing 1st April t 31st March is 27 Days n appintment, rising t 29 days after five years and 33 days after 10 years. Leave entitlement is pr rata where applicable. All emplyees are autmatically enrlled it the Scttish Public Pensins Agency. Healthcare Supprt Wrkers All NHS Sctland psthlders that are nt gverned by a regulatry r prfessinal bdy are cnsidered t be healthcare supprt wrkers. On appintment, yu will be expected t cmply with the NHS Sctland Mandatry Inductin Standards and Cde f Cnduct fr Healthcare Supprt Wrkers. Smkefree plicy Equal pprtunities Healthcare Supprt Wrkers are expected at all times t practice cmpetencies that demnstrate insight, understanding and mutual respect f patients, their families, carers and wrk clleagues. Whether in a clinical r nn-clinical rle the pst hlder is expected at all times t be an exemplar f persn centred care, embracing their Cde f Cnduct t a high standard as part f an integrated health prfessinal team. NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde perates a smkefree plicy n all premises and grunds. NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde is as an equal pprtunities emplyer.

The Applicatin Prcess Please ensure yu read the Jb Descriptin and Persn Specificatin alng with the guidance ntes n cmpleting yur applicatin frm. The hiring manager will shrtlist an applicatin fr interview based n its cntent, therefre it is in yur best interests t ensure yu submit a fully and apprpriately cmpleted applicatin. Yu will receive cnfirmatin that yur applicatin submissin has been received when yu submit yur nline applicatin frm. When we begin t prcess yur applicatin, yu will receive an email frm NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde cnfirming receipt. If yu have nt received a cnfirmatin email within 3 days wrking days frm the clsing date, please email nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net. Unfrtunately, due t the vlume f applicatins NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde receive, we are unable t write t applicants wh are nt successfully shrtlisted fr interview. Accrdingly, if yu have nt received an invitatin fr interview within six weeks f the clsing date please assume n this ccasin yu have been unsuccessful. We hpe this will nt deter yu frm applying again. We will use several methds f cmmunicatin t advise yu f each stage f the recruitment prcess this includes: email, letter, SMS text, r telephne. It is essential that yu regularly check yur email and yur phne t see if we have been in cntact with yu t update yu n the prgress f yur applicatin. Please ensure yur email accunt des nt treat NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde email as spam r junk by adjusting the necessary settings. Please ensure yu retain a cpy f the jb descriptin and persn specificatin fr the pst yu are applying fr yu will need this t help yu prepare if yu are selected fr interview. Please retain details f the jb reference number yu will need this if cntacting NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde Recruitment Services. Shuld yu require further infrmatin r assistance in relatin t yur applicatin please visit www.nhsggc.rg.uk/recruitment r email yur enquiry t nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net. Please ensure yu have the jb reference number t hand. Fr details n what happens nce yu have submitted yur applicatin, please visit the NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde recruitment guidance fr applicants.

Guidance fr cmpleting yur applicatin frm Cmpletin f the applicatin frm is the first stage in the recruitment prcess, and if yu are successful, will frm the basis f yur emplyment recrd. Cmplete and accurate infrmatin is essential. Please nte: If yu knwingly withhld r prvide false r misleading infrmatin, this may result in yur applicatin being rejected, r if appinted, may result in dismissal frm yur pst. Yur applicatin frm plays a vital rle in the recruitment and selectin prcess. The infrmatin yu prvide us with in yur applicatin frm will be used t decide whether yu are shrtlisted t attend an interview. Only thse applicants wh can clearly demnstrate in their applicatin frm hw they meet the minimum essential requirements fr the pst as specified in the jb descriptin and persn specificatin will be cnsidered fr interview selectin. Applicants shuld read the candidate infrmatin pack and jb descriptin fr the pst prir t cmpleting the nline applicatin frm. When cmpleting the nline applicatin frm applicants shuld read the instructins in each sectin and nte the fllwing: the applicatin frm has an autmatic time ut mechanisms, therefre yu shuld click n the "save" buttn as yu g thrugh the applicatin frm r cpy and paste frm anther dcument, t avid lsing cntent. please d nt use any special characters (i.e., #, &, %) when cmpleting yur applicatin. Yu are permitted t use the @ symbl. It is recmmended that yu cmplete all relevant sectins f the applicatin frm. It des nt matter hw lng ag yur last emplyment was, if yu have an emplyment histry please list it. If yu have nt previusly been emplyed, please use the Present r Mst Recent Pst sectin t detail what yu have been ding (i.e. full time student / parent / carer). Please nte that yu can list unpaid wrk including wrk placements and vlunteer wrk in yur emplyment histry. NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde d nt accept Curriculum Vitaes (CV), unless a CV has been specifically requested as part f the recruitment prcess. By cmpleting and submitting an applicatin fr this pst yu give yur cnsent fr NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde t cmmence pre-emplyment checks, including reference checks, nce yur frmal cnditinal ffer f emplyment is made t yu. Click Here fr mre infrmatin. Fr details n NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde s pre-emplyment check prcedures, please visit the NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde recruitment guidance fr applicants.

Part A (Persnal infrmatin), Part B (Declaratins), Part C (Applicatin Details) The jb descriptin prvides infrmatin abut the main duties and respnsibilities f the pst being advertised. It als describes the purpse f the pst. Please ensure that yur applicatin frm clearly demnstrates hw yur skills / knwledge / experience can be utilised in the rle. The jb descriptin and persn specificatin als specify the requirements r criteria (knwledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualificatins) that are essential r desirable t perfrm the duties utlined. Please ensure in yur applicatin that yu demnstrate hw yu meet the minimum essential criteria and where applicable, the desirable criteria fr the rle. Certain psts in NHS Sctland are exempt frm the 1974 Rehabilitatin f Offenders Act (Exclusins & Exceptins) (Sctland) Order 2003. Click Here fr mre infrmatin. If the advertisement fr this psitin has declared that we require a Disclsure Sctland PVG Scheme Membership / Disclsure Sctland Check, yu must declare any previus cnvictins, classed as either spent r unspent, including criminal cnvictins received utside the United Kingdm. The Asylum and Immigratin Act 1996 states that it is a criminal ffence t emply a persn wh is nt entitled t wrk in the United Kingdm (UK). Cnsequently, befre NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde ffers emplyment, the prspective emplyee must prvide evidence, that he/she is entitled t wrk in the UK. All applicants regardless f natinality will be asked t prvide evidence f eligibility t live and wrk in the UK. As a Disability Cnfident Emplyer, NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde perates a Guarantee Interview Scheme fr disabled applicants. Candidates wh have declared a disability and wh meet the minimum essential criteria utlined within the jb descriptin / persn specificatin will be guaranteed an interview. Yu must prvide full and cmplete emplyment references including a wrk email address (persnal email address fr emplyment references may nt be acceptable) cvering a minimum perid f the last three years. Emplyment referees shuld be listed in chrnlgical rder that is the mst recent first. If yu have had mre than tw emplyers in the last three years we will require additinal references. Character referees shuld nly be used in the event that yu cannt prvide tw emplyer references cvering the last three years. Any gaps in emplyment histry must be detailed within yur supprting statement and will be explred carefully with yu at the interview stage. If yu have an emplyment histry f less than three years, yu shuld prvide full details f an academic referee r ther persn wh is nt a friend, is nt related t yu r invlved in any financial arrangement with yu t prvide a persnal reference.

If yu have had n previus emplyment r have been self-emplyed yu shuld prvide details f tw persnal referees as utlined abve and where applicable evidence t cnfirm yur status (i.e. letter frm Jbcentre Plus, academic recrd r evidence frm HM Revenue & Custms) if yu are shrtlisted fr interview. Yur applicatin frm prvides yu with an pprtunity t prvide a supprting statement. This sectin is ne f the mst imprtant in the applicatin frm as the infrmatin that is prvided here will be evaluated and used t decide if yu are invited t attend interview. This sectin gives yu the pprtunity t describe and demnstrate the particular qualificatins, skills, abilities, knwledge, relevant experience and ther qualities that make yu a gd candidate fr the pst. Part D (Equal Opprtunities) This part f the frm is ptinal and the infrmatin yu prvide in this sectin exercises n part f the selectin prcess. It is treated in cnfidence and nly the Recruitment Service r Human Resurces staff can access this infrmatin fr the purpse f recrding and cmpliance mnitring, t ensure ur wrkfrce is balanced and represents the best candidates frm all parts f sciety regardless f age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage r civil partnership, pregnancy r maternity status, race, religin r belief, sex, sexual rientatin and/r sci-ecnmic status. Data Prtectin Act 1998 The infrmatin yu prvide n yur applicatin will be treated in cnfidence. Only thse NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde staff invlved in the selectin prcess and prcessing yur applicatin will see yur applicatin frm. If yu are the successful applicant yur applicatin frm will be retained and used t create yur emplyee recrd file. Yur applicatin frm will be held fr 12 mnths, frm the date f yur applicatin, within the NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde recruitment system, after which perid it will be deleted frm the system.

Wrking fr NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde Abut us NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde is the largest health bard and prvider f healthcare in Sctland and ne f the largest health care prviders in the UK. NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde s purpse is t: Deliver effective and high quality health services, t act t imprve the health f ur ppulatin and t d everything we can t address the wider scial determinants f health which cause health inequalities. The Bard wrks in clse partnership with ther NHS rganisatins, lcal authrities and ther agencies including the third sectr t ensure that scial wrk, educatin, husing, emplyment and envirnmental services unite effectively and efficiently with the NHS in tackling inequalities and underlying health prblems in lcal cmmunities. The future shape f health and scial care prvisin is changing fllwing the mve t establish new statutry Partnerships between NHS and Lcal Authrities, respnsible fr the planning and delivery f Health and Scial care fr lcal ppulatins. This requires the develpment f very different relatinships between primary care, mental health services, cmmunity and acute services. NHS GGC serves a ppulatin f 1.2 millin (ver 1/5 f the ppulatin f Sctland) with services prvided by 39,000 staff. The gegraphical area cvered includes: Glasgw City, West Dunbartnshire, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, East Dunbartnshire and Nrth Glasgw (Stepps-Mdiesburn crridr). Our services NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde prvides a full range f Secndary and Tertiary Clinical services, Primary Care, Mental Health and Cmmunity services included in which are a number f wrld-class specialist services. Find ut mre abut NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde at www.nhsggc.rg.uk. If yu want t knw mre abut the NHS Sctland, visit www.shw.sct.nhs.uk. If yu are successful in yur applicatin t jin us, yu will be wrking within ne f ur Acute, Primary and Cmmunity Care Services. These services are in turn supprted by a range f Crprate Service functins including Administratin, ehealth, Finance, Human Resurces, Public Health, Crprate Planning, Facilities and Estates.

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Emplyee benefits We ffer all ur staff excellent benefits including; NHS Superannuatin pensin scheme, Child Care Vuchers, Bursaries t supprt educatin and training, Interest free lans t purchase Znecards fr trains, buses, undergrund and sme ferries Cycle t wrk interest-free lans t purchase bicycles and equipment Fr mre infrmatin n the benefits available t NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde staff, visit www.healthservicediscunts.cm. Further infrmatin Fr further infrmatin n any aspect f the recruitment prcess r fr further details n wrking within NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde cntact: NHS Greater Glasgw and Clyde Recruitment Services West Glasgw Ambulatry Care Hspital Dalnair Street Glasgw G3 8SJ Tel: +44 (0)141 278 2700 Email: nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net