Community Treatment and Care Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Newcastleton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the new Community Treatment and Care team in Newcastleton. The role involves delivering high-quality care in both clinic and community settings, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously. Full training will be provided, and access to a vehicle is essential due to travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse who enjoys working with people.
• Experience is preferable, but full training will be given.
• Access to a vehicle and full driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work in both clinic and community environments.
• Deliver high quality, effective, person-centred care.
• Travel required for the role.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

IT proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

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.

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

Care and Compassion • Quality and Teamwork • Dignity and Respect • Openness, honesty and responsibility

Primary and Community Services
Band 5 Staff Nurse
Location: Newcastleton

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual to join the new Community Treatment and Care team in Newcastleton. The role will involve working in both a clinic and community environment.

You must be a registered nurse who enjoys working with people to deliver high quality, effective, person-centred care. You must have good communication skills and be able to work autonomously in a busy environment at a fast pace.

Experience is preferable, but full training will be given

Ability to use IT systems

Access to a vehicle and possession of a full driving license is essential as the role will involve travel.

Family friendly hours spread across the week, Monday – Friday. In time, there may be opportunities for occasional weekend work

Further enquiries and informal visits are welcome please contact Liz Courtenay CTAC Team Lead 07929 743355

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.