Community Staff Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is offering a Community Staff Nurse role based at Biggart Hospital on a permanent basis. The post is 29.6 hours per week, with Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00 pro rata and weekend work commitment. A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for diverse community groups, supervise staff in the absence of the Charge Nurse, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills while working across different settings.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC Registration.
• Excellent team working and the ability to use your own initiative.
• Strong listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work within a multidisciplinary team and manage time effectively.
• Basic IT skills for information systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in community settings.
• Manage caseload in the absence of the Charge Nurse; supervise and deploy staff.
• Communicate effectively and work as a lone worker across settings.
• Engage in personal development and undertake appropriate training.

Skills

NMC Registration

Team working

Communication

Independent working

IT basics

Car driver

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult)

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.

Who we are: NHS Ayrshire and 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 and Arran please visit our website – NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Staff Nurse based at Biggart Hospital. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours

29.6 hours per week.

Mon – Fri 0830-1700 pro rata with a weekend working commitment.

Job share will be considered for this post.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do

You will have experience working as a qualified registered Nurse and be responsible for the 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 management of the caseload in the absence of the Charge Nurse including supervision and deployment of staff. 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.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC Registration
• The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
• Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• 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.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Deirdre Matthewson on [e-mail].

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.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.