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SENIOR CHARGE NURSE / EMERGENCY NURSE PRACTITIONER Glasgow Royal Infirmary Job Reference: 0000052179N Closing Date: 29 June 2018

Dear applicant, Thank you for your interest in this post and for taking the time to read this information pack. We hope this exciting and rewarding role catches your imagination and that you are encouraged to apply. As the largest Health Board in Scotland, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde plays a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other health professionals, working closely with local universities and colleges. It also provides the full range of community hospital services. The Board has an annual turnover of 3.337 billion per year. It serves a population of 1.14 million people and employs 39,286 staff. The following is included in this information pack to help you with your application: Job description Person specification A summary of the terms and conditions for the post Agenda for Change pay bands and points The application process Guidance for completing your application form Working for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde If you have a disability or long-term health problem, the Board is committed to offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. If you require further information or support, please contact Recruitment Services. We very much look forward to receiving your application. Recruitment Services

NHS GREATER GLASGOW NORTH GLASGOW DIVISION JOB DESCRIPTION 1. JOB IDENTIFICATION Job Title: Senior Charge Nurse / Emergency Nurse Practitioner (Band 7) Department(s): EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT / GRI 2. JOB PURPOSE To work within the nursing and multi-professional team to ensure a high standard of care to a defined patient group within emergency care services. Competently perform the necessary technical/invasive/physical aspects of care for this defined patient group. Working across role and organisational boundaries the SCN / ENP manages the complete clinical care for their patients utilising expert knowledge base and clinical competence to support multi-professional teams within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, ensuring a high standard of clinical care, in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Health and Safety Legislation. SCN/ENP s can work in or across all clinical settings, dependant on their area of expertise. In addition you will deliver elements of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner role to ensure effective organisation, management and; the assessment of care needs, the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care. To assist in coordinating the provision of seamless care, in conjunction with medical staff and to liaise with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team to facilitate investigation, treatment, transfer or discharge of the patient as efficiently and effectively as possible within the UCC government targets. 3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION

Lead Nurse Lead Senior Charge Nurse / ENP Senior Charge Nurse / ENP Band 7 Charge Nurse / ENP Band 6 Staff Nurse / ENP Band 5 Clinical Support Worker Band 3 4. SCOPE AND RANGE The post holder will work as part of senior band 7 management team within the nursing environment. Has responsibility for registered and unregistered staff within the Emergency Department and is also responsible for: Ensuring that standards of practice are maintained, reviewed and continuously developed and that staff deliver safe, effective and person centred care which is efficient, timely and equitable within their scope of practice as part of the healthcare team. Provide clinical leadership to nursing staff. Responsible for the monitoring and management of the ward/department budget. Implementing and supporting an effective and efficient system of clinical supervision for all nursing staff. Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff and be responsible for ensuring their supervision, training and education. Thus ensuring effective and efficient systems of professional practice. Direct/assist with the clinical teaching of student nurses, qualified nurses and

other learners creating an environment in which effective learning is actively encouraged and facilitated. Co-ordinating the involvement of the multidisciplinary team within designated areas of the emergency department. The post-holder will be expected to work across role within the emergency care unit, providing complete clinical care for their patient as part of a multidisciplinary team. They will: Assess, diagnose and manage the clinical (medical and nursing) needs of a wide cohort of patients autonomously and with other members of the interdisciplinary team Responsible for ensuring the delivery of evidence based care. Provide clinical leadership and advice to nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team. Responsible for setting, implementation and evaluation of standards of nursing practice 5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Within the governance framework of the organisation (including clinical, staff and financial governance) the post holder will focus and lead on the following key result areas: To Ensure Safe and Effective Clinical Practice: Clinical Leadership and Team Working As clinical leader, promote teamwork within a multi-professional environment, demonstrating critical analysis and decision making skills, leading the delivery of a clinically excellent, high quality service influencing and facilitating change within the Emergency Department and where appropriate the organisation, ensure visibility for patients and carers/relatives on a daily basis. Evidence Based Clinically Effective Practice Act as a change agent, developing clinically effective practice through the effective utilisation and integration of evidence: setting, implementing and monitoring evidence based policies, procedures and protocols. Monitor performance and assess compliance with infection control guidance and other current organisation priority areas. Continuous Quality Improvement Ensure a culture of continuous quality improvement through the use of audit, evaluation, patient feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team. Patient Safety Promote a clean comfortable, caring and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including

health and safety, healthcare associated infection, risk management and critical incident reporting and analysis, assessing and managing actual and potential risks to health and well being. Ensure a high standard of record keeping in accordance with Nursing & Midwifery Council, national legislation and local standards, facilitating effective communicating with multi-professional team. Clinical Expertise Co-ordinate nursing interventions, influencing clinical decisions and monitoring the quality of patient care provided through using expert clinical knowledge relevant to own field of practice, underpinned by theory and experience. Make diagnostic decisions based on interpretation of clinical and other findings such as laboratory results or x-rays. Has the authority to request, where indicated, appropriate diagnostic tests / investigations using judgement and clinical reasoning, based on differential diagnoses. Conduct invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures where appropriate. Promote a culture of Person Centre Care Within a multidisciplinary team environment, develop a culture of personcenteredness evidence based care by being highly visible within the ward/department, communicating regularly with patients, relatives and/or carers, promoting a caring environment where equality and diversity issues are managed in line with organisational policy including the dissemination of learning points. To Manage & Develop the performance of the team Role model Act as a role model, creating a supportive ethos to empower staff to contribute to the delivery of high quality person centeredness care. Learning and Development Actively encourage and support the learning and development of all staff, creating a learning environment that ensures effective learning opportunities for all staff and students, including appropriate orientation and induction programmes, a range of clinical support strategies (mentoring, coaching, clinical supervision and action learning) and planning ongoing mandatory training and relevant education/development opportunities. Support the career pathway of individual team members by ensuring all staff has individual Knowledge & Skills Framework Performance / Turas system review and Personal Development Plans that identify learning and training needs and deficits are addressed by the organisation and that individuals maintain an up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional, statutory and legal issues. Managing the Practice Setting Manage the practice setting, ensuring effective use of resources and workforce planning by monitoring workload and, through efficient rostering. Maintain appropriate staffing levels taking account of role and competence of staff when delegating work, contributing to the management of the

ward/department budget. Manage the nursing team by ensuring compliance by self and others with professional standards, legalisation, national and organisational policies, leading recruitment and selection, attendance management, ensuring grievance and disciplinary matters within own. Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI s) Accountable and Responsible for HAI at ward/department level. Undertake local hand hygiene and environmental audits and comply with national standards. Reduce the risk of cross infection and early identification of at risk patients Promote and maintain a culture in which safety related to infection prevention and control is of the highest importance. Promote a clean and safe environment by ensuring compliance with policies and protocols in relation to HAI Ensure patient safety by monitoring trends of Clostridium Difficile and MRSA Comply with NHSGG&C infection prevention and control policies. To contribute to the delivery of the organisation objectives: Networking Network with peers across professional groups promoting the exchange of knowledge, skills and resources. Service Development Work in partnership with a range of clinicians and managers in the planning and development of own service promoting the involvement of patients/carers/public/relevant voluntary groups Political and Strategic Awareness Develop and maintain a working knowledge of local, national and professional strategy and policy, ensuring that organisational goals are reflected in own personal objectives and in ward/department plans and demonstrate the ability to contribute to policy and strategy development at a departmental and organisational level, and where appropriate, national level. 6. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT The registered practitioner is expected to have the knowledge and skills necessary to use all equipment safely within the department. The post holder will be required to manage the use of the following equipment for the reasons stated and is responsible for ensuring that systems/policies/procedures are communicated to staff to ensure safe use, maintenance and storage. Moving and Handling equipment to assist patient mobility and promote comfort. Medical and Technical equipment to record vital signs and administer treatments Near patient testing to monitor physiological status IT equipment including local and national systems to read, analyse, record and

transmit. For example: Infusion pumps Blood glucose analyser Equipment for the administration of Oxygen Vital signs monitoring equipment (Dina map, electronic temperature recorder) Resuscitation, Trauma, ALS skills Paediatric Emergency + Equipment use Trakcare, Clinical Portal etc Responsible for inputting information into electronic patient record where applicable and also into patients written records. They will comply with the Data Protection Act, Caldicott Guidelines and local policies regarding confidentiality and access to medical records and ensure all staff comply with policy. Promote the use of Information Technology to benefit personal development and patient care. 7. DECISIONS & JUDGMENTS The post holder: Will be responsible to the Lead Nurse, Lead Senior Charge Nurse in respect of guidance and professional management, work review and formal appraisal of performance. Will have continuing responsibility for implementing and monitoring of Care Assurance and Accreditation Standards and quality of clinical practice and on going management of the nursing team. Has responsibility for supporting the nursing team to reflect upon and review their decisions in relation to assessing, monitoring, evaluating and interpreting patients condition and effectiveness of their care programmes Is also accountable for decisions relating to the management of physical, human and financial resources in own area including recruitment and workforce planning. Will deputise in the absence of the line manager taking responsibility for decisions relating to the management of physical, human and financial resources in designated area.

8. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS The post holder will have continuous responsibility for establishing systems and standards of communication for routine, complex and potentially stressful matters with a wide range of health and social care workers, patients, families and other relevant departments/agencies using a wide range of media such as telephone, verbal and written communications to overcome any difficulties in communication with people involved, identifying and negotiating appropriate actions to reach agreed outcomes, demonstrating sensitivity and empathy when communicating with people. Establish and maintain relationships based on mutual respect communicating on a regular basis with the patient/relative/multidisciplinary team and external agencies in the provision of care and services. Ensure appropriate systems are developed and operational to facilitate dissemination of information up, down and across the organisation. 9. DEMANDS OF THE JOB (physical, mental, emotional) Physical Skills (several times per shift) Technical and manual dexterity/expertise required for invasive procedures. Performing venepuncture, cannulation and administering of intravenous drugs ABG s Manual Handling skills Life Support skills (ALS) / Trauma Wound management Computer use Skills in the management of aggression Physical Demands (several times per shift) The physical demands will be dependant on clinical area but will include for example: Moving and handling of patients from self caring to total dependence. Moving and handling of equipment. Twelve hour shifts active at all times, mostly standing and walking. Moving beds/trolleys/equipment to required areas (theatre/xray) Cleaning and maintenance of equipment Mental Demands ( several times per shift) The mental demands will be dependant on clinical area but will include for example: Concentration required when checking documents/patients notes and calculating drug dosages whilst subject to frequent interruptions from patients/team members Concentration required when observing patient behaviours/physiological status.

Balancing the competing demands of the role while maintaining a high level of visibility to staff, patients, families and/or carers. Maintaining high level and consistent professional behaviour in unpredictable and stressful situations Ability to react swiftly and appropriately to sudden changes in patient clinical conditions Balancing the demands of staff and service when completing duty rotas Keeping abreast of national and local policies and evidence based practice, interpreting applicability and adapting for local implementation Continuously motivate, enthuse and maintain morale of staff within an ever changing environment Working as clinical leader within a multi professional team requires high levels of concentration Emotional Demands (variable frequency) Dealing with distressed patients and relatives, exposure to distressing, emotional, traumatic situations on a frequent basis Leading and motivating the team and providing reassurance in challenging circumstances Support of terminally ill Challenging behaviour from patients and families Patients emotional issues Exposure to substances COSHH Supporting junior staff Working Conditions (several times per shift) Workload is unpredictable as may need to change activity due to patient demand or department needs Exposure to body fluids/therapeutic products on a daily basis Frequent exposure to patients with infective illnesses, which may or may not require isolation nursing 10. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB Effective management and prioritisation of competing demands within an unpredictable environment within the emergency care services. Balancing the demands of all the stakeholders to provide a safe, effective, efficient service Eliciting information and making decisions on case management based on highly complex holistic information e.g. patient symptoms, diagnostic results, social circumstances. Making independent clinical decisions based on own clinical assessment and interpretation of other findings such as laboratory results and x-rays Planning and implementing individual patient care within the context of an interdependent healthcare team

Achieving a balance between the demands of direct patient care within existing resources and job plan. Communicating with and supporting distressed/anxious/worried relatives /patients. Continually reappraise the effectiveness of resources against the unpredictability of service demands. Works within a specialty with unpredictable levels of activity. Providing a professional advisory role to a wide variety of contacts e.g. patients, relatives, carers, junior and senior nursing, medical and paramedical colleagues. Keep professionally up to date Dealing with verbally and physically abusive patients and members of the public 11. Qualification and / or Experience Specified for the Post. First level nursing or midwifery qualification (appropriate part of NMC Register relevant to area) with first degree or evidence of continuing professional development equivalent to level 9 of Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) as a minimum and with an Emergency Nurse Practitioner qualification. Ideally post holder should have a minimum of 5 years post registration experience within relevant area and/or demonstrate expert clinical and professional practice developed through experience and theoretical knowledge Ability to maintain professional and personal credibility across all staff groups Evidence of values based approach to care-giving as encompassed by the NMC code 10 and Essential Shared Capabilities Evidence of caring, compassionate approach to patients, relatives and carers. Ability to lead teams, lead practice and continuous professional development, work effectively as part of a multi-professional / multi-agency team Evidence of highly developed clinical and technical skills. Personal motivation and enthusiasm for the development of nursing patient care and the enhancement of the patient s experience of care. Computer and information literacy.

Registered Nurse on the NMC Register, educated to degree level or equivalent

Job title Summary of terms and conditions The terms and conditions of service are those approved and amended from time to time by the National Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions Agreement. Job reference number Senior Charge Nurse / Emergency Nurse Practitioner 0000052179N Closing date 29 June 2018 Vacancy enquiries to Agenda for Change band: Band 7 Salary Hours Base Contract type Annual leave Superannuation For information specific to the role, contact: Hazel McNaughton, 0141 211 4056 Please refer to Agenda for Change Payscale on the following page. All values are per annum (pro rata where applicable). Please note candidates new to the NHS should expect to start at the entry point of the payscale shown. 37.50 hours per week Glasgow Royal Infirmary Permanent The basic annual leave entitlement in a full year commencing 1st April to 31st March is 27 Days on appointment, rising to 29 days after five years and 33 days after 10 years. Leave entitlement is pro rata where applicable. All employees are automatically enrolled it the Scottish Public Pensions Agency. Healthcare Support Workers All NHS Scotland postholders that are not governed by a regulatory or professional body are considered to be healthcare support workers. On appointment, you will be expected to comply with the NHS Scotland Mandatory Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. Smokefree policy Equal opportunities Healthcare Support Workers are expected at all times to practice competencies that demonstrate insight, understanding and mutual respect of patients, their families, carers and work colleagues. Whether in a clinical or non-clinical role the post holder is expected at all times to be an exemplar of person centred care, embracing their Code of Conduct to a high standard as part of an integrated health professional team. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operates a smokefree policy on all premises and grounds. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is as an equal opportunities employer.

Agenda for Change pay bands and points Point Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Band 5 Band 6 Band 7 Band 8 Band 9 1 2 3 16,532 16,532 4 16,929 5 17,344 6 17,760 17,760 7 18,295 18,295 8 18,903 18,903 9 19,268 10 19,754 11 20,302 20,302 12 20,727 20,727 13 21,400 14 22,083 15 22,313 16 22,440 22,440 17 22,910 22,910 18 23,832 19 24,793 20 25,806 21 26,830 26,830 22 27,911 27,911 23 29,034 29,034 24 29,923 25 30,967 26 32,013 32,013 27 33,058 33,058 28 34,234 34,234 29 35,933 35,933 30 36,979 31 38,155 32 39,461 33 40,833 40,833 34 42,205 42,205 35 43,903 36 45,602 37 47,562 47,562 38 49,000 49,000 39 51,482 40 54,356 41 57,232 57,232 42 58,799 58,799 43 61,412 44 64,287 45 68,599 68,599 46 70,559 70,559 47 73,499 48 77,092 49 81,011 81,011 50 84,932 84,932 51 89,008 52 93,280 53 97,758 54 102,450 Range A Range B Range C Range D

The Application Process Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification along with the guidance notes on completing your application form. The hiring manager will shortlist an application for interview based on its content, therefore it is in your best interests to ensure you submit a fully and appropriately completed application. You will receive confirmation that your application submission has been received when you submit your online application form. When we begin to process your application, you will receive an email from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde confirming receipt. If you have not received a confirmation email within 3 days working days from the closing date, please email nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde receive, we are unable to write to applicants who are not successfully shortlisted for interview. Accordingly, if you have not received an invitation for interview within six weeks of the closing date please assume on this occasion you have been unsuccessful. We hope this will not deter you from applying again. We will use several methods of communication to advise you of each stage of the recruitment process this includes: email, letter, SMS text, or telephone. It is essential that you regularly check your email and your phone to see if we have been in contact with you to update you on the progress of your application. Please ensure your email account does not treat NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde email as spam or junk by adjusting the necessary settings. Please ensure you retain a copy of the job description and person specification for the post you are applying for you will need this to help you prepare if you are selected for interview. Please retain details of the job reference number you will need this if contacting NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Recruitment Services. Should you require further information or assistance in relation to your application please visit www.nhsggc.org.uk/recruitment or email your enquiry to nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net. Please ensure you have the job reference number to hand. For details on what happens once you have submitted your application, please visit the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recruitment guidance for applicants.

Guidance for completing your application form Completion of the application form is the first stage in the recruitment process, and if you are successful, will form the basis of your employment record. Complete and accurate information is essential. Please note: If you knowingly withhold or provide false or misleading information, this may result in your application being rejected, or if appointed, may result in dismissal from your post. Your application form plays a vital role in the recruitment and selection process. The information you provide us with in your application form will be used to decide whether you are shortlisted to attend an interview. Only those applicants who can clearly demonstrate in their application form how they meet the minimum essential requirements for the post as specified in the job description and person specification will be considered for interview selection. Applicants should read the candidate information pack and job description for the post prior to completing the online application form. When completing the online application form applicants should read the instructions in each section and note the following: the application form has an automatic time out mechanisms, therefore you should click on the "save" button as you go through the application form or copy and paste from another document, to avoid losing content. please do not use any special characters (i.e., #, &, %) when completing your application. You are permitted to use the @ symbol. It is recommended that you complete all relevant sections of the application form. It does not matter how long ago your last employment was, if you have an employment history please list it. If you have not previously been employed, please use the Present or Most Recent Post section to detail what you have been doing (i.e. full time student / parent / carer). Please note that you can list unpaid work including work placements and volunteer work in your employment history. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde do not accept Curriculum Vitaes (CV), unless a CV has been specifically requested as part of the recruitment process. By completing and submitting an application for this post you give your consent for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to commence pre-employment checks, including reference checks, once your formal conditional offer of employment is made to you. Click Here for more information. For details on NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde s pre-employment check procedures, please visit the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recruitment guidance for applicants.

Part A (Personal information), Part B (Declarations), Part C (Application Details) The job description provides information about the main duties and responsibilities of the post being advertised. It also describes the purpose of the post. Please ensure that your application form clearly demonstrates how your skills / knowledge / experience can be utilised in the role. The job description and person specification also specify the requirements or criteria (knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualifications) that are essential or desirable to perform the duties outlined. Please ensure in your application that you demonstrate how you meet the minimum essential criteria and where applicable, the desirable criteria for the role. Certain posts in NHS Scotland are exempt from the 1974 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exclusions & Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003. Click Here for more information. If the advertisement for this position has declared that we require a Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme Membership / Disclosure Scotland Check, you must declare any previous convictions, classed as either spent or unspent, including criminal convictions received outside the United Kingdom. The Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 states that it is a criminal offence to employ a person who is not entitled to work in the United Kingdom (UK). Consequently, before NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde offers employment, the prospective employee must provide evidence, that he/she is entitled to work in the UK. All applicants regardless of nationality will be asked to provide evidence of eligibility to live and work in the UK. As a Disability Confident Employer, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operates a Guarantee Interview Scheme for disabled applicants. Candidates who have declared a disability and who meet the minimum essential criteria outlined within the job description / person specification will be guaranteed an interview. You must provide full and complete employment references including a work email address (personal email address for employment references may not be acceptable) covering a minimum period of the last three years. Employment referees should be listed in chronological order that is the most recent first. If you have had more than two employers in the last three years we will require additional references. Character referees should only be used in the event that you cannot provide two employer references covering the last three years. Any gaps in employment history must be detailed within your supporting statement and will be explored carefully with you at the interview stage. If you have an employment history of less than three years, you should provide full details of an academic referee or other person who is not a friend, is not related to you or involved in any financial arrangement with you to provide a personal reference.

If you have had no previous employment or have been self-employed you should provide details of two personal referees as outlined above and where applicable evidence to confirm your status (i.e. letter from Jobcentre Plus, academic record or evidence from HM Revenue & Customs) if you are shortlisted for interview. Your application form provides you with an opportunity to provide a supporting statement. This section is one of the most important in the application form as the information that is provided here will be evaluated and used to decide if you are invited to attend interview. This section gives you the opportunity to describe and demonstrate the particular qualifications, skills, abilities, knowledge, relevant experience and other qualities that make you a good candidate for the post. Part D (Equal Opportunities) This part of the form is optional and the information you provide in this section exercises no part of the selection process. It is treated in confidence and only the Recruitment Service or Human Resources staff can access this information for the purpose of recording and compliance monitoring, to ensure our workforce is balanced and represents the best candidates from all parts of society regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and/or socio-economic status. Data Protection legislation The information supplied by your application will only be processed by authorised NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde personnel involved in relevant stages of the recruitment process. Applications submitted via the NHS Scotland Application form will be imported into the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recruitment system. The information you provide will be retained by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and will be used for the purpose of processing your application and for statistical and audit purposes. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde will process the information for the stated purposes in regards your application for employment. If your application is unsuccessful, your information will be retained securely for 12 months from the completion of the recruitment process and then confidentially destroyed.

Working for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde About us NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest health board and provider of healthcare in Scotland and one of the largest health care providers in the UK. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde s purpose is to: Deliver effective and high quality health services, to act to improve the health of our population and to do everything we can to address the wider social determinants of health which cause health inequalities. The Board works in close partnership with other NHS organisations, local authorities and other agencies including the third sector to ensure that social work, education, housing, employment and environmental services unite effectively and efficiently with the NHS in tackling inequalities and underlying health problems in local communities. The future shape of health and social care provision is changing following the move to establish new statutory Partnerships between NHS and Local Authorities, responsible for the planning and delivery of Health and Social care for local populations. This requires the development of very different relationships between primary care, mental health services, community and acute services. NHS GGC serves a population of 1.2 million (over 1/5 of the population of Scotland) with services provided by 39,000 staff. The geographical area covered includes: Glasgow City, West Dunbartonshire, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, East Dunbartonshire and North Glasgow (Stepps-Moodiesburn corridor). Our services NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde provides a full range of Secondary and Tertiary Clinical services, Primary Care, Mental Health and Community services included in which are a number of world-class specialist services. Find out more about NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde at www.nhsggc.org.uk. If you want to know more about the NHS Scotland, visit www.show.scot.nhs.uk. If you are successful in your application to join us, you will be working within one of our Acute, Primary and Community Care Services. These services are in turn supported by a range of Corporate Service functions including Administration, ehealth, Finance, Human Resources, Public Health, Corporate Planning, Facilities and Estates.

Click Here to find out more about our Community Services Click Here to find out more about our Mental Health Services Click here to find out more about the services in your area Employee benefits We offer all our staff excellent benefits including; NHS Superannuation pension scheme, Child Care Vouchers, Bursaries to support education and training, Interest free loans to purchase Zonecards for trains, buses, underground and some ferries Cycle to work interest-free loans to purchase bicycles and equipment For more information on the benefits available to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde staff, visit www.healthservicediscounts.com. Further information For further information on any aspect of the recruitment process or for further details on working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde contact: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Recruitment Services West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital Dalnair Street Glasgow G3 8SJ Tel: +44 (0)141 278 2700 Email: nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net