Community Staff Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Tain; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Community Staff Nurse within the East Ross Integrated Care Team. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in community nursing, providing care across various settings. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, utilizing your clinical skills and excellent communication abilities. The position is based in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, where you can enjoy a fulfilling career while contributing to the health and well-being of the community. Join us and be part of a supportive team that values care, compassion, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience is desirable.
• Good knowledge of clinical skills relevant to community nursing.

Responsibilities

• Support the caseload holder in assessing and planning complex care.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

NMC Registration

Driving Licence

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The East Ross Peninsula is in the Scottish Highlands, offering an excellent lifestyle and following the Cromarty Firth coastline, situated 25 miles north of Inverness.

Are you interested in joining our team? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Community Staff Nurse within the East Ross Integrated Care Team.

This is a permanent post of 29.6 hours per week, covering a 7-day rota (Monday to Sunday) according to service requirements.

The post holder will work from Tain Health Centre, Tain, and County Community Hospital, Invergordon.

Post-registration experience is desirable, and you should have a good knowledge of clinical skills relevant to community nursing. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are fundamental to the role, as is the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The band 5 post holder will support the caseload holder in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating complex care in various clinical and residential/home settings within East Ross. You must be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to work with different professional groups as part of a multidisciplinary team.

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity among its 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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• You should apply for this post via the application process on Jobtrain.
• DO NOT upload a CV, as it will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
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NHS Highland is the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We strive to foster a positive culture supported by our NHS and Social Care values:

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty, and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

From 1 April 2024, NHS Scotland will reduce the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours, with no change in pay. This change will be applied pro-rata for part-time staff. The advert and any subsequent employment offer will reflect these new hours. Some service areas may require temporary additional hours until rosters are adjusted. For questions, contact the recruiting board.