Senior Community Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Senior Registered Nurse to join a multidisciplinary Learning Disability team. This role involves providing expert health check services to adults with Learning Disabilities, ensuring a person-centered approach in care. The nurse will lead clinical initiatives and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance health outcomes. With opportunities for clinical supervision and professional development, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• NMC registration required for providing health checks.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the Scottish Government's Health Check agenda.
• Provide expert assessment and management for adults with Learning Disabilities.

Skills

Person-centered approach

Interpersonal skills

Clinical leadership

Expert assessment

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

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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.

Senior Registered Nurse - Band 6 F/T - Adult Learning Disability Service

Fixed Term 12 months or Secondment opportunity

Base: negotiable within Argyll and Bute

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and dynamic nurse to join a friendly, integrated multidisciplinary Learning Disability team within Argyll and Bute. The nurse will provide a distinct health check service to adults with a Learning Disability in Argyll and Bute.

You must be an NMC registered Nurse and will lead on the Scottish Government's Health Check agenda. The post will provide clinical leadership and direction for health checks across Argyll and Bute. You will carry an appropriate caseload, providing expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management for this specific group. You will also offer advice and expert opinions to parents, family members, carers, care providers, local authorities, and other healthcare professionals.

We require someone capable of working independently and autonomously with a person-centered approach, possessing excellent interpersonal skills, and experienced in collaborating positively with other agencies, care providers, and health workers.

Clinical supervision will be provided by the Team Lead, with opportunities for peer supervision with other nurses within Argyll and Bute.

For informal enquiries, contact: Angela Brown - Team Leader

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NHS Highland is the largest of the 14 regional NHS Scotland boards, 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

Note: NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours effective 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. This change will be phased in, and temporary adjustments up to 30 minutes per week may be required until the new roster patterns are implemented. For questions, contact the recruiting team.