Community Charge Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Ayr; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a dedicated Community Charge Nurse to join their team at North Ayr Health Centre. This role involves managing a diverse caseload in the community, providing critical nursing care, and supporting vulnerable individuals while ensuring a culture of safety and respect. Applicants must demonstrate strong communication skills and hold a valid NMC PIN.

Qualifications

• You must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in community nursing is desirable.
• Current NMC PIN is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments, planning and evaluating nursing care for diverse clients.
• Supervise staff and manage a caseload of individuals affected by homelessness.
• Support clients who have complex health and social care needs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC PIN

Job description

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Community Charge Nurse at North Ayr Health Centre.

What You Will Do

You will have experience working as a qualified registered Nurse and be responsible for the robust holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a variety of client groups in the community setting. Previous community experience is desirable.

You will be responsible for the direction and management of a caseload of individuals within Ayr North locality who may be affected by homelessness and/or social deprivation. Your role is vital in providing supervision and support of staff whilst carrying a caseload of individuals who have complex health and social care needs.

You will have experience of working with those who have experienced trauma, vulnerability and potentially subjected to public protection legislation.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative and as a lone worker working within a variety of settings within the community. You should be able to provide evidence or personal development and a willingness to undertake appropriate training.

A current NMC PIN is essential.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours

1 Post - 37 per week

Fixed Term/Secondment: Please note this job is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months.

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership: UK driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Claire Paterson, Clinical Nurse Manager on 07971 877 161

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