Community Staff Nurse

NHS Scotland; Oban; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service in Scotland seeks a motivated individual for a community nursing role in Oban. This permanent, part-time position involves providing culturally sensitive nursing care to various age groups. Candidates should have a Live PIN with the NMC UK and a genuine interest in community work. Access to a vehicle is essential. The role offers a supportive environment focused on equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in community working and diversity.
• Community experience is an advantage but not essential.
• UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing service to various age groups.
• Support District Nurse/Team Lead in delivering patient care.

Skills

Team player

Broad range of clinical knowledge

Continuous professional development

Education

Live PIN with the NMC UK

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our community nursing service across the Oban and Lorn area.

The post holder will provide an accessible, appropriate, high-quality, culturally sensitive, and effective nursing service to a range of age groups in the community by working in partnership with service users, care providers, and other agencies. The post holder will be a first-level nurse supporting the District Nurse/Team Lead in delivering care to patients within the corporate caseload.

You should have a genuine interest in community working and the diversity it brings. You should be a team player with a broad range of clinical knowledge and skills and evidence of continuous professional development.

Community experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

A UK driving licence is essential. A pool car may be available at times; however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes if required.

To apply for this position, you must have a Live PIN with the NMC UK.

This is a permanent 30-hour-per-week post, worked in accordance with service requirements.

Application process:

1. Complete the application on Jobtrain.
2. Do not upload a CV as it will not be used for shortlisting.
3. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
4. For help with the application process, visit: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
5. View our accessibility statement: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
6. Ensure your email address is entered correctly; correspondence will be via email.
7. Check your email regularly, including junk folders, and monitor your Jobtrain account for updates.
8. For system support, contact the Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home.
9. Once submitted, applications cannot be amended.
10. Internal candidates should update their Jobtrain profile to reflect NHS Highland employment.

NHS Highland is the largest of Scotland's 14 regional NHS boards, covering 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We strive to foster a positive environment supported by our NHS and Social Care values.