Primary Care Nurse - GP Walk in Centre

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. 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.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and experienced Primary Care Nurses to join the GP Out of Hours Service within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. We are recruiting to five posts based across a number of Out of Hours locations, including New Victoria Hospital, Stobhill Hospital, and Royal Alexandra Hospital.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside General Practitioners (GPs), Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), and Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs), the Primary Care Nurse will provide safe, effective, and person-centred care to patients accessing urgent primary care services outside normal GP practice hours.

We are seeking Registered Nurses with experience in acute, emergency, urgent care, or other relevant clinical settings. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent assessment, triage, communication, and organisational skills, together with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary team working. A proactive approach, strong clinical judgement, and a commitment to collaborative team working are essential to success in this role.

In line with current Home Office requirements, we cannot sponsor this post.

Responsibilities

• Undertake initial nursing assessments to determine clinical acuity, record clinical observations, identify immediate care needs, and monitor patients awaiting medical review.
• Coordinate patient flow and prioritise care according to clinical need.
• Escalate concerns appropriately.
• Support and supervise Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs).
• Assist with medication administration and clinical procedures.
• Maintain accurate electronic patient records.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse on the NMC Register.
• Significant post-registration experience within a healthcare setting, some of which must be in Emergency, Acute, or Urgent Care.
• A commitment to lifelong learning and evidence of continuing professional development.
• Basic Life Support.

Qualifications

Desirable:

• Background in Emergency Department nursing with triage experience.
• Experience of working in primary care.
• Paediatric nursing experience.
• Successful track record in working in multi-disciplinary team settings and promoting collaborative approaches to delivering excellent patient care.

Schedule

Various contracted hours and shift patterns are available, including:

• Evenings
• Overnight shifts
• Weekend dayshifts
• Public holidays

Part-time positions available:

• 34.5 hours per week
• 28.75 hours per week
• 23 hours per week

Locations: New Victoria Hospital, Stobhill Hospital, and Royal Alexandra Hospital.

Benefits

• 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.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
• 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.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.