Lead Nurse - Medical Specialties B8A - #1700052

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, enthusiastic individual to take up a Band 8A Lead Nurse post within Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

The qualities essential to the role include excellent communication skills allowing you to work with ward staff, medical staff, and other members of multidisciplinary teams. You should also have a high level of effective organisational skills to ensure accurate management and distribution of information and the ability to work well under pressure and manage time.

To be considered for this post you will be a Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration, educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level and have post graduate expertise within specialty/area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.

This is an exciting time for Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the North Sector and this is an ideal post for someone looking to work within a key aspect of hospital services. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch with those below. We look forward to hearing from you.

If you think you have the qualities for this post or looking for new rewarding opportunity we look forward to hearing from you.

If you are inspired by the challenges this opportunity presents and believe you have the relevant skills, experience and qualities we are seeking then we look forward to receiving your application which will be given careful consideration.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.

If you would like to find out more about this role before applying, please contact for a confidential discussion Rosemary Brogan, Clinical Services Manager, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Telephone: 0141 201 3181 or email:

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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