Community Charge Nurse

NHS Scotland; Prestwick; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NHS Scotland is seeking a Community Charge Nurse to join District Nursing Team 9 Prestwick/Troon/Dundonald, covering Prestwick. You will manage the caseload in the absence of the Clinical Team Leader and supervise staff as needed.

The role requires an RGN with degree-level education and a district nursing qualification (SPQ) or willingness to undertake related training. A UK driving licence is essential, with a 36-hour week and rostered shifts including weekends.

Formación

• RGN qualification and degree level education are essential.
• Postgraduate district nursing qualification (SPQ) or willingness to undertake.

Responsabilidades

• Manage caseload in absence of Clinical Team Leader and redeploy staff accordingly.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide district nursing care.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

IT literacy

Educación

RGN degree

District Nurse post graduate/SPQ

Descripción del empleo

NHS Scotland:

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 & Arran are 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 & Arran please visit NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An opportunity has arisen for a Community Charge Nurse to work within District Nursing Team 9 Prestwick/Troon/Dundonald, covering Prestwick. You will be responsible for the management of the caseload in the absence of the Clinical Team Leader, including the supervision and redeployment of staff.

Hours:

36 hours per week.

The post holder will be expected to work a rostered shift pattern weekdays with a weekend working commitment.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You should be able to provide evidence of personal development and a willingness to undertake appropriate training.

A professional qualification of RGN and educated to degree level is essential. You should have a District Nurse post graduate or equivalent SPQ qualification or be willing to undertake relevant post graduate district nursing education.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact [e-mail]

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Excellent time management skills

Working knowledge of basic information technology

Car Driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA licence

Additional skills such as continuous subcutaneous infusion in management of symptom control at end of life, central venous access device maintenance and care (exc renal), complex wound care including leg ulcer assessment and ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) measurement are desirable.

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP:

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.