Community Treatment and Care Nurse

NHS Borders; Newcastleton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Community Treatment and Care team in Newcastleton. The role requires a registered nurse who can deliver high-quality, person-centred care in both clinic and community settings. Candidates should possess good communication skills and the ability to work autonomously. Full training will be provided, and family-friendly hours are available, with potential for occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse.
• Good communication skills required.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, effective, person-centred care.
• Work in both clinic and community environments.
• Travel required; access to a vehicle and full driving license essential.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Person-centred care

Education

Registered Nurse

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. Good communication skills and the ability to work autonomously in a busy, fast-paced environment are essential.

Experience is preferable, but full training will be provided. The ability to use IT systems is required. Access to a vehicle and possession of a full driving license are essential, as the role involves travel.

Family-friendly hours are spread across the week, Monday to Friday. There may be opportunities for occasional weekend work in the future.

Further enquiries and informal visits are welcome. Please contact Liz Courtenay, CTAC Team Lead, at 07929 743355.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than currently. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role," appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any changes to requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes, please visit the official NHS Scotland website.

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