Community Nurse

NHS Scotland; Lochinver; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland in Lochinver, West Sutherland, invites applications for a Band 5 Community Nurse to join our community nursing team. You will provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their homes and local settings, with a varied caseload and opportunities to develop a broad range of nursing skills.

The role requires an enthusiastic nurse who can work independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse to work in community nursing team.
• Active driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Opportunity to develop skills in wound care, care planning and palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients at home and in community settings.
• Work within multidisciplinary team to plan and review care.

Job description

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Community Nurse to join our team in Lochinver, West Sutherland.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse to work as part of our community nursing team, providing high-quality, person-centred care to patients within their own homes and community settings.

The role offers a varied caseload and the opportunity to develop a broad range of community nursing skills, including assessment and care planning, wound management, long-term condition support, palliative and end-of-life care, and working closely with other health and social care professionals.

You will be joining a supportive team working across a rural locality, where good communication, flexibility and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team are essential.

We welcome applications from experienced nurses as well as those who are newly qualified or new to community nursing, with support and development available to help you build your skills and confidence in the role.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential due to the rural nature of the post. Pool vans may be available.

If you are looking for a varied and rewarding nursing role where you can make a real difference to people within their own communities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For informal enquiries please contact Jenny Peasley - Integrated Team Manager - [e-mail] or Charlotte Appleby - APPL - [e-mail]

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Additional Information For Candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Internal candidates

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• If you work for NHS Highland, make sure your Jobtrain profile shows this

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork