Community Staff Nurse

NHS Highland; Thurso; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Community Staff Nurse to join the North Sutherland Integrated Health and Social Care team, delivering patient care in their homes across North Sutherland.

The post is based at Bettyhill Nurse Base and requires substantial travel, with a 36-hour week on a seven-day rota and on-call duties for end-of-life care. Flexibility to discuss alternative hours is welcome.

Qualifications

• Must have current NMC registration.
• Full driving licence essential; own vehicle may be required if needed.
• Post is 36 hours per week across a 7‑day rota with on-call duties for end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to patients in their own homes across North Sutherland.

Skills

Full driving licence

Education

NMC registration

Driving licence

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.

Are you interested in being part of the North Sutherland Integrated Health and Social Care team, as a Community Staff Nurse?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who wishes to join our Community Nursing Service, within the Integrated Team, providing care and support to patients in their own homes across North Sutherland.

This post is based at Bettyhill Nurse Base, but you would be expected to travel substantially across North Sutherland.

Applicants must have current NMC registration.

A full driving licence is essential, and a pool car may be available, however applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes if required.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, we provide a supportive working environment and access to further training and development opportunities.

This is a permanent full-time post of 36 hours per week, worked flexibly in line with service requirements across a 7-day rota, with participation in the on-call rota for end-of-life care, as required. We would also be happy to consider flexible working arrangements and are open to discussing alternative hours with suitable candidates

Informal enquiries regarding the post to: Amanda Beveridge, District Nurse/Professional Lead, Tel: [phone], email:

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mail