Community Staff Nurse

NHS Scotland; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service in the UK seeks a Band 5 Community Discharge Liaison Nurse for a role in Helensburgh to facilitate patient transitions from hospital to community care. The successful candidate will use their clinical skills and be part of a multi-disciplinary team. This part-time position demands current NMC registration. Candidates with community experience are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must have current NMC registration as an RN (Adult).
• Evidence of continuing professional development required.
• Previous community experience is preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient discharges from hospital to community settings.
• Prevent hospital admissions through effective care.
• Manage daily transfer of patients to the community setting.

Skills

NMC registration

Clinical skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult)

Job description

Overview

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 within the Helensburgh and Lomond area for a 30 hour Band 5 Community Discharge Liaison Nurse.

The post will be part of the Integrated Care Assessment Team working to facilitate patient discharges from hospital to community setting and preventing hospital admissions.

Working within the scope of professional Practice the post holder will provide clinical skills in the daily management of transfer of patients to the community setting.

You must be a RN (ADULT) with current NMC registration.

You should be able to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development and be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team setting.

Previous community experience is preferable but not essential.

Informal enquiries to: Susan Hendry, email [e-mail] and Carol-Anne McDade, [e-mail]

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this role.

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