NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
This post will be based within Orthopaedic Outpatient Department in GGH. This post requires Orthopaedic experience including extensive knowledge and experience in Orthopaedic Dressings and Plastering incorporating all aspects of Plaster Room and Orthopaedic Clinic work. Also essential is experience in being a senior Band 5 or experience of already working as a Band 6 presently.
Phlebotomy Skills /student Nurse Mentoring Also Essential.
Supervision/ learning and development within Band 6 role of other staff members.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team working within the clinical area/ plaster room within GGH Orthopaedic Outpatient Department.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Permanent, Full-time
- Gartnavel General Hospital
- Monday to Sunday
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Angela Keane, SCN, 0141 201 0053, [Confidential Information]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
Information for candidates
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of
work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as
various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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