Staff Nurse – General Surgery (Band 5)

About the role

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the General Surgery team at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. This full‑time permanent position offers the chance to work in a fast‑paced acute surgical environment, delivering high‑quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual nursing care programmes.
• Provide safe, effective postoperative and acute surgical care and support patient recovery.
• Communicate with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate, timely patient records in line with professional standards.
• Supervise, support and mentor students and less experienced staff.
• Contribute to ward organisation and effective use of resources.
• Promote a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection prevention, health and safety policies.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse with a current NMC UK PIN.
• Degree in Nursing or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Knowledge of acute surgical nursing care and common general surgical conditions.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a busy clinical setting.
• Strong communication, organisational and time‑management skills.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and revalidation requirements.

Required skills

What we offer

• Access to excellent learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team focused on safe, person‑centred care.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and a positive working culture.