Senior Practitioner Caseload Holder

NHS Highland; Fortrose; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

NHS Highland in Portree is seeking a Community Nurse at Band 6 to join the rural community nursing service. You will manage a defined clinical caseload and work with the integrated team to deliver high-quality care in the community.

The post requires a District Nursing Specialist Practitioner qualification, a full UK driving licence, and more than 2 years of community nursing experience. Flexible working options may be available and Gaelic language skills are welcome.

Qualifications

• Qualified Community Nurse with District Nursing Specialist Practitioner qualification.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Over 2 years of community nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in Community/District Nursing within a defined geographical area.
• Hold responsibility for the clinical caseload and support the Integrated Team Manager.
• Lead the nursing team and ensure quality and standard of care.

Skills

Community Nursing

Leadership

Team collaboration

Flexible working

Education

District Nursing Specialist Practitioner qualification

Job description

Advertised location: Portree

Advertised salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)

Employment type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our community nursing service in SLWR. The post is open to Community Nurses with the District Nursing Specialist practitioners qualification; or this post could be an ideal career development opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual who enjoys working in rural communities. The postholder will provide care in Community/District Nursing within a defined geographical area. Holding responsibility for the clinical caseload and supports the Integrated Team Manager in his/her leadership role. You will ensure the leadership and management of the nursing team along with the quality and standard of care delivered.

The qualified Community Nurse is a specialist community practitioner who provides holistic care and promotes independent living. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team supporting care home, carers, and voluntary sector and care at home staff, link practitioners and colleagues to enhance their knowledge and skills in health care management promoting avoidance of hospital admission where appropriate and supporting / facilitating early discharge.

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role along with over 2 years of community nursing experience.

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Keeping in Touch

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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit the NHS Highland careers page to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

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Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

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.