Vacancy Bulletin Friday 12 th July 2013 Unless otherwise stated, all close at NOON on Friday 12 th July 2013. Applications submitted after that time may not be processed.
Welcome to the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Vacancy Bulletin Inside you will find details of vacancies available across the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Area. To subscribe to the weekly email bulletin simply send an email to advertising@ggc.scot.nhs.uk Management, Administrative and Clerical Page 1-2 Allied Health Professionals Page 3-4 Medical, Dental and Psychology Page 5-8 Nursing and Midwifery Page 9-17 Scientific & Technical Page 18 Support Services Page 19 External Adverts Page 20-21 Salary Banding Information Page 22 HOW TO APPLY To download a job pack and application form for any of our vacancies visit www.nhsggc.org.uk/recruitment and follow the links OR send the job ref, closing date and the email address you want the job pack emailed to: nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net For more information about working in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde visit our website www.nhsggc.org.uk For a list of all vacancies throughout NHS Scotland visit www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk Don t know what job is right for you? Visit our Careers Website: www.infoscotland.com/nhs
Administrative and Clerical 1 29813G/VB Health Improvement Senior - Financial Inclusion Band 6 37.5 Eastbank Health Promotion Centre, G32 9AA You will lead on workstreams which address child poverty and health inequalities across the North East sector of Glasgow City CHP. You will have responsibility for supporting strategic and operational activities around Financial Inclusion with a particular focus on children and families. The post holder will offer specialist health improvement and inequalities expertise in key areas, such as child health, anti-poverty agenda, financial inclusion and welfare reform, to ensure key stakeholders can reduce inequality and improve population health. You will provide leadership by acting in an advisory capacity, providing specialist health improvement support to colleagues and other partners. It is essential you have Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline with significant experience of working in a health improvement, public health or a relevant health/health improvement arena. For further information please call Janet Tobin on 0141 232 0167 This post closes on the 26/07/2013 2 year contract 29735G/VB Waiting List / Admin Manager Band 5 37.5 Various locations across Greater Glasgow & Clyde Ophthalmology provides services on 8 hospital sites across NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, receiving over 4000 new referrals per month. There are 35 Consultant staff, supported by Optometrists, Orthoptists, and Nursing staff. A vacancy has arisen in one of the three sector-based posts that manage the waiting lists and administrative support for NHS GG&C's Ophthalmology service. You will report to the Ophthalmology Service Support Manager and key tasks include management of Ophthalmology administrative services over several hospital sites, including line management of approximately 15 staff (Medical Secretaries, Audio Typists and Ward Clerks). Other responsibilities include the day-to-day management of waiting lists/ times, ensuring compliance with waiting list procedures and with waiting time guarantees & targets, in line with 'New Ways' procedures and the Patients' Rights Act as well as managing clinic & theatre capacity to ensure that clinical priorities and waiting time targets are met, through effective use of available resources. It is essential that you have relevant experience within an NHS administrative setting with a detailed knowledge of NHS waiting list procedures & medical records/ secretarial practices. Experience of managing and supervising staff is desirable. For further information please call Ashley McQuarrie on 0141 211 1013 29556G/VB Secretarial Assistant Band 3 14 Victoria Infirmary, G42 9TY You will be a key member of the Pharmacy Prescribing Support Unit Business Managers team, providing secretarial support to the senior managers within the team. It is essential you have an ECDL qualification or equivalent proficient in all Microsoft packages. Previous NHS experience is desirable. For further information please call Jacqui Pollock on 0141 201 5106 12 month contract 29876G/VB HR Assistant Band 3 37.5 Dykebar Hospital, PA2 7DE You will provide a comprehensive and effective administrative support to the Human Resources Team, and will be the first point of contact for managers and staff accessing the service. It is essential you have O'/Standard English or equivalent or have experience of working in a similar role. You should also be proficient in Microsoft Word, Access and Excel Spreadsheets. For further information please call Linda McWilliams on 0141 211 6502 29820G/VB Receptionist - Administration Assistant Band 2 18.4499 999999 99999 Eastwood Resource Centre, G76 7QF You will ensure that an effective and efficient communication service is delivered to all users of the service including reception duties, data input, record management and general typing. You will be part of the administrative and clerical team within Community Mental Health Team, working directly with the multi-disciplinary/ multi-agency team to support the service. It is essential that you have excellent communication skills, with the ability to relate to a wide range of personalities. Proficient use of Microsoft Office software is essential as well as previous experience of working in a NHS environment. The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday 9am to 12.45pm. For further information please call Mairi Brennan on 0141 800 7809
Administrative and Clerical 2 29867G/VB Clerical Officer / Receptionist Band 2 20 Castlemilk Health Centre, G45 9AW You will provide clerical support to the Podiatry Service and reception support to a variety of services as required, working within clearly defined protocols and procedures, adhering to NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde policies e.g. Health & Safety, Data Protection and Patient Confidentiality. After initial induction and on the job training, you will work with little supervision although guidance and assistance is available from the line manager on a daily basis. No formal qualifications are required but you must have good written and verbal communication skills. It is also desirable you are proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word. Previous NHS experience would be advantageous. The hours of this post are Monday to Friday 9.00am to 1.00pm. For further information please call Linda Gallacher on 0141 531 8393 29868G/VB Clerical Officer / Receptionist Band 2 25 Govanhill Health Centre, G42 7DR We have two posts available; Post 1 is for 25 hours per week worked Monday to Friday 12.00pm to 5.00pm. Post 2 is for 18.75 hours per week worked Monday to Friday 12.45pm to 4.30pm. If you have a preference for a particular post please state clearly at the top of your statement of support. You will provide reception and clerical support to a variety of services, working within clearly defined protocols and procedures, adhering to NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde policies e.g. Health & Safety, Data Protection and Patient Confidentiality. After initial induction and on the job training, you will work with little supervision although guidance and assistance is available from the line manager on a daily basis. No formal qualifications are required but you must have good written and verbal communication skills. It is also desirable you are proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word. Previous NHS experience would be advantageous. For further information please call Linda Gallacher on 0141 531 8393 29903G/VB Ward Clerk - Assessment Unit Band 2 30 Victoria Infirmary, G42 9TY You will be responsible for effective ward administration and clerical support to nursing and medical staff. You will act as a focal point for patients being admitted to the ward, ensuring all patient demographic details are correct and updating these if required using the Patient Administration System. It is desirable you are educated to O / Standard or equivalent or have a HNC in an Clerical subject. For further information please call Lisa Reilly on 0141 201 5305
Allied Health Professions 3 29827G/VB Physiotherapist Band 6 37.5 Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre, G66 3BF The Physiotherapist within East Dunbartonshire CHP Community Rehabilitation Team will work as part of the multiprofessional/multi-agency team, contributing to patient care and delivering therapeutic treatment to a designated patient/client group. You will work as an autonomous practitioner, providing assessment, care and treatment to adults with disability and older people part of the multi-disciplinary team. You should be HCPC registered and have extensive post registration experience, a significant proportion of which should be at a senior level. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Elaine Marsh on 0141 355 2389 This post closes on the 26/07/2013 9 month contract 29840G/VB Specialist Radiographer Band 6 37.5 Southern General Hospital/Victoria Infir, G51 4TF We require a radiographer to join the Diagnostic Imaging team primarily based in the South Sector but will work in Medical Radiography (MR) across both the New Victoria and Southern General Hospitals. This would suit an individual wishing to become competent in MR Imaging or already skilled in MR and wishing to specialise in this modality. It is essential you have a DCR or BSc in Radiography/Diagnostic Radiography/Imaging Sciences with current HCPC registration. You will be required to participate in 24/7 working and extended working day as part of core hours for planned and emergency activity. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. To find out more visit www.nhsggc.org.uk/recruitment select the jobs link or call Gary Grayson,, Site Superintendent Radiographer 0141 201 8393, gary.grayson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk for informal enquiries. For further information please call Gary Grayson on 0141 347 8393 29849G/VB Specialist Physiotherapist Band 6 37.5 Gartnavel General Hospital, G12 0YN We require a physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team. You will be given the opportunity to develop your clinical and managerial skills, and develop a key role depending on your previous experience. Working within a team you will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills as you will be required to liaise and coordinate with colleagues in this Glasgow and Clyde wide service, in primary and secondary care, and within the Local Council Leisure Services. It is essential you have a Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy with current HCPC registration. For informal discussion, call Elaine Mackay 0141 211 3392 Team Leader in Pulmonary Rehabilitation. For further information please call Elaine MacKay on 0141 211 3392 This post closes on the 26/07/2013 29810G/VB Smoking Cessation Facilitator (sessional) Band 5 0 Various locations across Greater Glasgow & Clyde As part of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde's commitment to reduce the area's high smoking rates, Smoking Cessation Facilitators are required to deliver effective intensive smoking cessation support within across the local community of East Dunbartonshire. The majority of the service is delivered within the community using a 7 week group programme, and on occasion one-to-one and/or telephone support. Sessional Smoking Cessation Facilitators play a key role in delivering and monitoring the service standards agreed across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. You will benefit from full support and training and will work alongside the dedicated Health Improvement Practitioners who co-ordinate and deliver the service. Work is offered on a sessional basis to suit demand. There can be a range of initiatives ongoing and work can be both daytime and evening. It is essential you have a related first Degree or equivalent professional qualification, and have experience of working with groups, knowledge of tobacco issues, health improvement and be a non-smoker (or ex-smoker of at least 12 months duration). For informal enquiries contact: Vivienne Tennant (Health Improvement Senior) 0141 355 2378 For further information please call Vivienne Tennant on 0141 355 2378
Allied Health Professions 4 29866G/VB Community Paediatric Occupational Therapist Band 5 18.75 Vale of Leven General Hospital, G83 0UA An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Occupational Therapist who is interested in developing skills in the specialist field of Paediatrics to join our well established team. The Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team is based at the Vale of Leven Hospital and covers a wide geographic area encompassing part of West Dunbartonshire and all of Argyll & Bute. You will gain experience in a wide range of paediatric conditions, whilst being fully supported and trained by experienced members of the team. It is essential you have a Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy or equilalent and are registered with the HCPC. A current driving license and access to a car is also essential as you will be expected to travel to remote and rural settings via car, ferry and plane as required. The shift pattern for this post is Monday - Wednesday. As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's pre employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC registration will be required prior to start date. You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current HCPC registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be shortlisted for interview. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Gwen Carr on 01389 817396 29507G/VB Physiotherapy Support Worker Band 3 30 Gartnavel General Hospital/Drumchapel Ho, G12 0YN We have posts ranging from 26.25 hours to 30 hours per week. You will support the Physiotherapy service within the Department of Medicine for the Elderly, West Glasgow. You will provide a supportive role to the clinical caseload of the physiotherapists and undertake administrative and housekeeping duties. You will accept patients assessed and referred by a physiotherapist and hold your own caseload. You will be responsible for organisation, prioritisation and time management of own patient caseload as delegated by the physiotherapist. You must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal. IT skills are also essential. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. The hours of these posts are worked over 7 days. For further information please call Ian MacFarlane on 0141 211 6060 29859G/VB Healthcare Support Worker - Medical Specialities Band 2 30 Glasgow Royal Infirmary, G4 0SF / Gartnavel General, G12 0YN There are two posts available, one for 30 hours is based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and one for 18 hours based at Gartnavel General Hospital, please state clearly on your statement of support which post you wish to be considered for. You will be required to work under the direction of the Occupational and/or Physiotherapist and as part of the multidisciplinary team in the provision of treatment interventions for individuals or groups, fittings, demonstrations of assistive equipment and accompanying Therapists on visits to patient's homes. You will accept patients assessed and referred by a therapist and carries these as own caseload - working under supervision. You will carry out admin and house keeping duties including stock monitoring /ordering. You will develop clinical and organisation skills to meet the needs of patients and the organisation. A general understanding of Occupational and Physiotherapy is essential along with evidence of working within a team and demonstrating a recognition of role within the team. Good communication skills with a high standard of written and verbal communication are essential. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Karen Haughey on 0141 211 3025
Medical, Dental & Psychology 5 29789D/VB LAT/Clinical Fellow with Emergency Department Experience Str(LAT) 48 Victoria Infirmary, G42 9TY / Southern General, G51 4TF TO APPLY PLEASE ENSURE YOU ONLY DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE JOB PACK AVAILABLE FROM www.nhsggc.org.uk/trainingposts We have 3 posts available within the South Glasgow teaching hospitals from 7th August 2013 for a period of 6 months in the first instance. The departments provide a full twenty-four hour a day service for all adult and paediatric emergences. There are close working links with acute medicine, which we aim to further develop, and the newly established minor injury services in Glasgow. Candidates are invited to apply for any or all of the posts, which will be interviewed together. Successful applicants will join the middle grade rota. There is an active teaching programme in place. For further information please call Mr Malcolm Gordon on 0141 201 1455 This post closes on the 26/07/2013 Up to One Year 29786D/VB StR LAT/Clinical Fellow in Haematology Str LAT/Clini cal Fellow 40 Various locations across Greater Glasgow & Clyde TO APPLY PLEASE ENSURE YOU ONLY DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE JOB PACK AVAILABLE FROM www.nhsggc.org.uk/trainingposts Several posts are available from 7th August 2013 in Haematology at ST level. This programme provides training in Haematology and integrates fully with the specialty training programme at an appropriate level. You will receive an excellent introduction to the specialist care of patients with Haematological disorders and malignant diseases along with the appropriate laboratory training. For appointment to a LAT post you must possess full MRCP (UK), or equivalent, and core medical training competencies, or equivalent. Previous experience in Haematology is desirable though not essential. For further information please call Dr Campbell Tait on 0141 211 4669 This post closes on the 26/07/2013 12 month contract 29900G/VB SPIRIT Trainer See Advert 22.5 2 Whittinghame Gardens, G12 0AA We have two posts available, one is for 7.5 hours per week and the other for up to 15.00hours. Both posts are available as a fixed term contract or on a secondment basis until March 2014. The posts have previously been renewed on an annual basis. The posts are banded at your current AfC pay scale. We are looking for experienced Health Professionals, who will be based at Whittingehame Gardens to deliver SPIRIT training at various sites within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. The post requires significant experience working with a CBT model, and also in small group training. Previous mental health experience is also desirable. Previous knowledge and experience of using the Five Areas CBT approach is essential, with previous attendance at SPIRIT training, being desirable. Experience of teaching/training and mentoring skills in small and large groups is essential, along with a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy qualification, being desirable. If you are interested in the posts and have the essential knowledge/skills required, and wish to discuss this further, please phone Anna Wood on 0141 232 0012 or Chris Williams on 0141 211 3912. For further information please call Anna Wood on 0141 232 0012 This post closes on the 02/08/2013 29785D/VB StR LAT/Clinical Fellow in Nephrology LAT 40 Western Infirmary Glasgow, G4 0SF TO APPLY PLEASE ENSURE YOU ONLY DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE JOB PACK AVAILABLE FROM www.nhsggc.org.uk/trainingposts This post is available from 7th August 2013 for a period of 6 months. We provide Renal Services for Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Forth Valley Health Boards and Renal Transplant Services for the West of Scotland. Inpatient services are currently located within the Western Infirmary. This post will offer excellent training and experience in Nephrology. MRCP and previous nephrology experience preferable but not essential. For further information please call Dr Ellon McGregor on 0141 211 2178 6 month contract
Medical, Dental & Psychology 6 29692D/VB Consultant Urological Surgeon with an interest in minimally Pelvic Oncology Consulta nt 40 Various locations across Greater Glasgow & Clyde TO APPLY PLEASE ENSURE YOU ONLY DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE JOB PACK AVAILABLE FROM www.nhsggc.org.uk/consultantposts Applications are sought from suitably trained individuals who are able to provide both an emergency and elective urological service at consultant level. A subspecialty interest in minimally invasive pelvic oncology is essential. The elective sessions relating to the post will be delivered from both Gartnavel General Hospital and Stobhill Ambulatory Care Hospital. The emergency component of the post will be delivered at Gartnavel General Hospital, the Western Infirmary and the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. For further information please call Khaver Qureshi on 0141 211 3227 This post closes on the 09/08/2013 29711D/VB Clinical Fellow in Dermatology Clinical Fellow 40 Various locations across Greater Glasgow & Clyde TO APPLY PLEASE ENSURE YOU ONLY DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE JOB PACK AVAILABLE FROM www.nhsggc.org.uk/trainingposts These Clinical Fellow posts are for a period of 8 months in the first instance and will be based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Clyde. On call will be 1 in 10. Dermatology services in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde are provided by the Dermatology Department, the Alan Lyell Centre for Dermatology. You will assist the consultant teams with new and return outpatient clinics and minor procedure lists. Previous dermatology experience is essential. For further information please call Catherine Jury on 0141 211 4297 This post closes on the 26/07/2013 8 month contract 29892G/VB Principal Clinical Psychologist Band 8B 37.5 Stobhill Hospital, G21 3UW You will provide a specialised clinical psychology service to clients of the pain teams, across all sectors of care; providing highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy at the same time as offering advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other, non professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. You will utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service. In addition you will provide clinical and professional supervision to trainees undertaking Doctoral training, as well as undertaking service development which has an impact beyond your own area of expertise. It is essential you are Registered with the HCPC and are educated to post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology are required. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland check. For further information please call Dr David Craig on 0141 201 1658 This post closes on the 26/07/2013 6 month contract
Medical, Dental & Psychology 7 29865G/VB Adult Psychotherapist Band 7 28 Mental Health Services, Renfrewshire You will offer a systematic provision of a highly specialised psychoanalytic/ psychotherapy service to patients across all sectors of care including those with severe and complex problems. This service may be provided either individually or in groups. The provision of the service includes determining through a complex assessment procedure whether psychoanalytic psychotherapy will a: be an appropriate form of treatment or b: what form of treatment would be appropriate. You will provide specialist advice and consultation to other health care professionals as well as providing an educative role, teaching psychoanalytic theory to a range of staff across the Trust. Another responsibility will be the provision of psychoanalytical assessment and treatment for patients and education, supervision and consultation to clinicians. Thus to provide a thinking space and theoretical structure to other clinicians, teams and systems enabling the safe management of resource intensive and high risk patients. You are expected to work autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the department's policies and procedures. It is essential you have a recognised professional clinical training in either Group Analysis or Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, and are registered with either the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapists or the British Council for Psychotherapy. Experience in group analysis is also essential. Previous applicants need not apply. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Alison Linington on 0141 314 4120 This post closes on the 26/07/2013 29891G/VB Clinical Psychologist Band 7 18.75 Southern General Hospital, G51 4TF You will be part of a team which provides expert care for patients with neurological and neurosurgical disorders from the West of Scotland. This post provides neuropsychological assessment and therapy to patients of the regional centres and will be supported by the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist. The post will allow development of a range of neuropsychological experience and skills, from service development to research. It is essential you have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and should be registered with the HCPC. Experience of working in a Neuropsychological service would be an advantage. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Susan Copstick on 0141 201 2600 This post closes on the 26/07/2013 29838G/VB Assistant Psychologist - Specialist Childrens Services Band 4 37.5 Templeton Busi Centre(East Glas CHCP), G40 1DA We require an Assistant Psychologist (6 months, fixed term contract) in Specialist Children's Services supporting the development and implementation of evidence based prevention interventions for children at risk of becoming Looked After and Accommodated or who are currently Looked After and Accommodated. You will focus on audit, research and evaluation, in particular assisting in systematic needs assessments of young people with complex emotional and behavioural problems. Strong research skills or experience are required for this post, specifically in the collation of research or audit data, SPSS analysis and research communication skills such as co-writing papers for publication. Experience in assisting in clinical interventions is available but the main focus is research and service audit. It is essential you have a Psychology Degree preferably First or Upper Second Class with a good understanding of social science methodology and statistics. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Vicki Cunningham on 0141 277 7604 6 month contract
Medical, Dental & Psychology 8 29804G/VB Extended Duties Dental Nurse Band 4 33.2599 999999 99998 Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, G2 3JZ Childsmile are looking to recruit qualified registered Extended Duties Dental Nurses to work within the Childsmile Programme providing services in schools and nurseries throughout NHS GGC. You must hold a National Certificate in Dental Nursing or equivalent Dental Hospital Proficiency Certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ Healthcare Level 3 (Dental Nursing) and a Childsmile Certificate. Current registration with the GDC is essential. This is a term time post. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. Interviews will be held on the 16 August 2013. For further information please call Karen Gallacher on 07990786456 29806G/VB Healthcare Support Worker Band 2 33.26 To be agreed You will be required to work with the Childsmile Schools and Nurseries Fluoride Varnishing Programme. Duties will involve providing support to Extended Duties Dental Nurses in Schools and Nurseries throughout the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area, processing programme paperwork and recording data on appropriate software. Experience of working in a caring profession, good IT skills and ability to drive are essential. This is a term time post. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. Interviews for this post will be held on the 16 August 2013. For further information please call Karen Gallacher on 07990786456
Nursing & Midwifery 9 29819N/VB Inpatient Service Manager - Lead Nurse Band 8B 37.5 Mental Health Services, Renfrewshire You will provide leadership and take operational management responsibility for the delivery of inpatient services and all hospitalbased clinically related activity to ensure the delivery of CHP objectives working closely with Community Service Managers and Health and Social Care partners, to maintain links with community based services to ensure that integration is maintained between in-patients and local services provided within the CH(C)Ps. You should be educated to a relevant Masters degree or equivalent or have comparable experience. You should have extensive knowledge of managing and leading a service/function at a senior level within a large, complex and multi-profession organisation with an emphasis on managing and developing mental health services. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Katrina Phillips on 0141 314 4123 This post closes on the 26/07/2013 29805N/VB Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Band 8A 37.5 The Princess Royal Maternity Unit, G31 2ER We are looking for a qualified Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner for the Neonatal Unit at the Princess Royal Maternity. The Princess Royal Maternity has over 6,300 births per year. The Neonatal Unit is a Level 3 unit, with provision to meet advanced and complex care needs of neonates. The unit works in close liaison with the other Neonatal Units in Glasgow, including specialist / surgical unit at Yorkhill. As an Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for practising advanced skills ensuring the delivery of safe and effective neonatal care and provision both with the neonatal unit and throughout the maternity service, making complex autonomous decisions, diagnosis and management of patient care and utilising advanced skills and knowledge. You will provide expert clinical care at an advanced level to neonates and families within intensive care, high dependency and special care areas of the neonatal unit. You should be a Registered Nurse and have completed an approved neonatal course to hold an Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certificate or diploma at Masters level or equivalent. In addition to this, you should hold a MSc Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Supplementary Nurse Prescribing certificate (recorded by the NMCP. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Patricia Friel on 0141 314 7035 This post closes on the 26/07/2013 29860N/VB Lead Nurse Band 8A 37.5 Royal Alexandra Hospital, PA2 9PN You will have the operational responsibility for providing clinical, managerial and professional leadership in the running of the service and influencing the future service delivery and nursing strategy. You will also be accountable for the delivery and standards of care provided to patients and be the authorised signatory for the nursing budget and be responsible for the recruitment and selection process within their remit. It is essential you are a Registered Nurse with substantial experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Department Manager. You should also have experience of budgetary control and implementing HR policies for example, bullying and harassment, attendance management, disability discrimination. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Rebecca Reid on 0141 314 7439 This post closes on the 26/07/2013 28973N/VB Joint Team Leader Band 7 37.5 Wellpark Cenre, PA15 4PB The Wellpark Centre is a new, purpose built unit which provides an integrated, collocated alcohol service to the Inverclyde population. Services include a range of community, hospital liaison and centre based activities and treatment. Due to restructuring within the Service a post which is jointly funded by Inverclyde Council and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde has been created. You will provide leadership to the integrated, multi-agency team based at the centre including professional supervision. Applications are invited from candidates who have a strong record of work within the field who are able to demonstrate achievement in service development, innovation and successful partnership working. It is essential you First Level Registered Nurse trained in General Nursing or have a Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW) with a management qualification or a completion of a course of study aimed at increasing management expertise of leadership qualities. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Robert McLean on 01475 715375 This post closes on the 26/07/2013
Nursing & Midwifery 10 29811N/VB Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse Band 7 22.5 East Dunbartonshire CHP, G64 3BF You will provide a highly specialised diabetes management, treatment and education service to patients referred from both primary and secondary care. You will act as a resource for expert advice and training for nursing staff, medical staff and other healthcare professionals and other agencies. You will be expected to lead and contribute to issues relating to diabetes care locally and nationally where appropriate. Additionally, you will carry out audit and research work in connection with all aspects of diabetes care while delivering a Clinical Nurse Specialist role, across traditional professional or service boundaries. You should be a First Level Registered nurse with extensive post registration experience, including significant experience in diabetes care at a clinical nurse specialist level. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Sandra Coats on 07899822364 This post closes on the 26/07/2013 29798N/VB Deputy Ward Manager - CCU Band 6 33.75 Western Infirmary Glasgow, G4 0SF We have two posts available; Post one is for 33.75 hours per week based at the Western Infirmary. Post 2 is for 37.5 hours per week based at the Southern General Hospital. If you have a preference for a particular post please indicate clearly at the top of your statement of support. You will support and deputise for the ward manager in the management organisation and delivery of the nursing service to critically ill patients suffering from a wide range of cardiac disease and acutely ill medical patients requiring high dependency care. The purpose of the Coronary Care Unit is to provide intensive medical treatment and specialised nursing care for the elective and emergency patients from the Accident & Emergency Unit and all other departments within the hospital. It is essential you are a Registered Nurse trained in General and Adult nursing with substantial post registration experience. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. Both post are rotational 12 hour shifts patterns. For further information please call Pamela MacDougall on 0141 211 2594 This post closes on the 26/07/2013 29826N/VB Rehabilitation Nurse Band 6 18.75 Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre, G66 3BF We require a Rehabilitation Nurse to work within East Dunbartonshire CHP Community Rehabilitation Team. You will be part of a multi-professional/multi-agency team, contributing to patient care as agreed with the line manager. You will deliver therapeutic treatment and nursing interventions to a designated patient/client group. You will also work in conjunction with evidence-based nursing practice, delivering assessment, care and treatment to adults with disabilities and older people. It is essential you are First Level Registered Nurse with substantial relevant post registration experience. A current Driving Licence is also essential. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Fiona Munro on 0141 232 8213 This post closes on the 26/07/2013 6 month contract 29831N/VB Senior Addiction Nurse Band 6 37.5 North West CAT Glasgow Addiction Service is committed to providing high quality care using an integrated model of care delivery. You will be working as part of a large team (North West Community Addiction Team) dealing with complex clients with drug and alcohol problems and associated physical and mental health problems. You will be expected to work closely with children and families and criminal justice services among others. It is essential you are a First Level Registered Nurse (RMN) with significant addiction or community experience. You should also have evidence of continuing professional development and excellent communication and organisational skills. Your shift pattern will be 9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Martin Smith on 0141 276 4330 This post closes on the 26/07/2013
Nursing & Midwifery 11 29851N/VB Deputy Nurse to Team Leader Band 6 37.5 Gartnavel General Hospital, G12 0YN This is a rare opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team. You will be given the opportunity to develop your clinical and managerial skills, and develop a key role depending on your previous experience. You will work within a team requiring excellent communication and interpersonal skills as you will have to liaise and coordinate with colleagues in this Glasgow and Clyde wide service, in primary and secondary care, and within the Local Council Leisure Services. It is essential you are a First Level Registered Nurse with substantial post registration experience. It is also desirable you have significant respiratory experience. A current Driving Licence is essential. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For informal discussion, call Elaine Mackay 0141 211 3392 Team Leader in Pulmonary Rehabilitation. For further information please call Elaine MacKay on 0141 211 3392 This post closes on the 26/07/2013 29883N/VB Health Visitor/Public Health Nurse Band 6 37.5 Stobhill Hospital G21 3UR / Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre, G66 3BF We have two posts available one post is based at Stobhill Hospital and the other at Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre. If you have a preference for a particular site please indicate on your statement of support. The health visiting/public health nursing service operates an open access service to families and communities within home, community and primary care settings. You will provide an accessible, appropriate, high quality, culturally sensitive and effective health visiting/public health nursing service to all age groups in the community, by working in partnership with service users, care providers and other agencies. It is essential you are a First Level Registered Nurse with a post qualification in Health Visiting/ Public Health Nursing and have significant community nursing experience of working with children, young people and families. You should have the ability to work as part of team as well as an independent practitioner and have good communication, negotiation and organisational skills. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Lorna Barr on 07899718200 This post closes on the 26/07/2013 29884N/VB District Nurse - Community Band 6 37.5 Pollokshaws Clinic, G43 1RS You will provide an accessible, appropriate, high quality, culturally sensitive and effective nursing service to all age groups in the community, by working in partnership with service users, care providers and other agencies. You will function as an independent autonomous practitioner by virtue of in-depth knowledge, expertise, proficiency and experience to lead and enable the district nursing team to provide a quality nursing service. You will be the clinical expert who will be accountable for case management and nursing activity within the caseload, and/or lead, manage and support the district nursing team. It is essential you are a First Level Registered Nurse with the NMC, with a post registration qualification in District Nursing and significant post registration experience. Previous experience in a primary care/community setting is also essential. A full driving license is desirable. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland check. The hours of this post are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 16.30pm plus one weekend in four. For further information please call Margaret Jackson on 0141 232 7149 This post closes on the 26/07/2013 29890N/VB Health Visitor / Public Health Nurse - Childrens Services Band 6 37.5 Glasgow City CHP, South Sector You will be expected to provide an accessible, appropriate, high quality, culturally sensitive and effective health visiting/public health nursing service to all age groups in the community, by working in partnership with service users, care providers and other agencies. It is essential you are a First Level Registered Nurse with a Post-registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing and have significant post registration experience. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Kim Frater on 0141 232 7124 This post closes on the 26/07/2013
Nursing & Midwifery 12 29899N/VB Health Visitor / Public Health Nurse Band 6 37.5 Glasgow City CHP, North East Sector Full and part time hours will be considered for this post. This is an opportunity for a Band 6 Health Visitor to join a Children and Families Team within the North East Sector working with other Health Visitors and staff. You will work from the health centre to manage a caseload and to support the wider Children and Families team of Health Visitors, Staff Nurses, Community Nurses, Dental Health Support Workers and Health Care Support Workers with a dedicated team leader. You will be responsible for the caseload work generated from the GP practice you are aligned to and work with your team to ensure effective service delivery determined on the needs of the service in the area. There is staff nurse support aligned to this post. You will be expected to provide an accessible, appropriate, high quality, culturally sensitive and effective health visiting/public health nursing service to all age groups in the community, by working in partnership with service users, care providers and other agencies. Using a community development approach, you will work in partnership with colleagues, individuals, the local community, health improvement staff and other agencies to identify and address health needs. You will function as an independent autonomous practitioner by virtue of in-depth knowledge, expertise, proficiency and experience to lead and enable the health visiting/public health nursing team to provide a quality service. You will be the clinical expert who will be accountable for case management and health visiting activity within the caseload, and/or lead, manage and support the health visiting/public health nursing team. You will be a First Level Registered Nurse with a post-registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing, relevant postregistration experience, evidence of continuing professional development; and IT skills-word processing/email/internet. You will have good communication skills and a full driving licence is desirable. The hours of this post are Monda to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm. You must be flexible to meet the needs of the service. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Anne McGinley on 0141 531 6615 This post closes on the 09/08/2013 29809N/VB Addiction Nurse Band 5 18.75 120 Dumbarton Road, G81 1UG You will be responsible for managing your own caseload providing a service to a defined geographical area for patients who are experiencing addiction problems. You will promote a culture of engagement with patients and families, carers which includes as core principles and values, an approach witch is kind, courteous, empathetic and respectful. The post holder will promote the principles of self care to patients, families and carers and empower them to access and use health resources in the community. You will be a First Level Registered Nurse with evidence of continuing professional development and excellent communication and organisational skills. As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's pre employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC registration will be required prior to start date. You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current NMC registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be shortlisted for interview. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Jim Carroll on 0141 562 2311 29817N/VB Staff Nurse - General Surgery Band 5 37.5 Royal Alexandra Hospital, PA2 9PN The role is to assist the management of patient care in partnership with the ward/department management structure, to assist in leading and monitoring the performance and work of the nursing team and to deputise for the ward/department manager as required. As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's pre employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC registration will be required prior to start date. You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current NMC registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be shortlisted for interview. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Claire McCutcheon on 0141 314 7026 6 month contract
Nursing & Midwifery 13 29818N/VB Staff Nurse - Community Mental Health Band 5 37.5 Eastwood Resource Centre, G76 7QF Within a multi-disciplinary team you will have responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care needs of older adults with Mental Health problems. As well as participating in, you will be responsible for providing supervision to untrained staff and nursing students. You should be a Registered Mental Health Nurse with evidence of post basic professional development. As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's pre employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC registration will be required prior to start date. You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current NMC registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be shortlisted for interview. The core shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm with the requirement to cover the out of hours service on a rota basis. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Jacqueline McInnes on 0141 304 7506 29821N/VB Staff Nurse - Neonatal Unit Band 5 37.5 Royal Alexandra Hospital, PA2 9PN / Princess Royal Maternity, G31 2ER / Southern General Hospital, G51 4TE We have a number of Band 5 posts available within the Neonatal Units of Greater Glasgow and Clyde, namely Southern General Hospital, Royal Maternity Hospital and Royal Alexandra Hospital. If you have a preference for a particular location please indicate clearly at the top of your statement of support. You will work within the multidisciplinary nursing team to ensure a high standard of care to a defined patient group. You will be required to competently perform the necessary technical/invasive/physical, aspects of care for this defined patient group. You will be a First Level Registered Nurse (Child Branch) with clinical experience in Neonatal or Paediatric Speciality. As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's pre employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC registration will be required prior to start date. You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current NMC registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be shortlisted for interview. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Elizabeth Callander on 07709697267 29825N/VB Sexual Health Nurse Band 5 37.5 Sandyford Initiative, G3 7JA This post provides an opportunity for a nurse to work within the exciting Sexual and Reproductive Health Department of Sandyford. Working with the interdependent team you will provide sexual and reproductive health care to clients based on a social model of health care. You will be a Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register educated to Diploma/Degree level with significant post registration experience and evidence of continuing professional development. You will be required to have a specialist knowledge gained from post registration modules Level 3 or previous NBS/ENB equivalent in Family Planning Reproductive and Sexual Health. You will also be expected to work across the Sandyford Greater Glasgow and Clyde geographical area. As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's pre employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC registration will be required prior to start date. You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current NMC registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be shortlisted for interview. Shift pattern will be Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 8pm - various hours. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Carolyn McDermott on 0141 232 8413