Registered Nurse-Older People and Stroke Services

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse for Older People and Stroke Services at Lightburn Hospital, Edinburgh. The role offers a chance to work within a dedicated team, with support for professional development and educational opportunities. Ideal candidates will be passionate about delivering high-quality care and improving patient outcomes.

Benefits

Support from a dedicated Clinical Educator

Opportunities for educational courses

Funded master's level study opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous rehabilitation nursing experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Participate in service improvements through quality initiatives.

Skills

Motivation

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Older People and Stroke Services, Edinburgh

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d0dceedf3392

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Lightburn Hospital

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

We are seeking a motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse to work within General Rehabilitation at Lightburn Hospital. The role involves working closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver high-quality care. Previous rehabilitation nursing experience is desirable but not essential.

The shift pattern is Monday to Sunday, with day and night shifts, each lasting 11.5 hours.

Older People and Stroke Services offer:

• The opportunity to work in a friendly, dedicated, and forward-thinking team
• Support from a dedicated Clinical Educator for practice development and education
• Opportunities to contribute to service improvements through quality initiatives
• A development program for those new to NHS Scotland
• Educational options, including courses in Intravenous Drug Administration and Moving and Handling, as well as funded master's level study opportunities

Please contact Linsay Davidson, Senior Charge Nurse, at 0141 211 1549/1547 for informal discussions or to arrange a visit. Further contact details are available in the Candidate Information Packs.

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