Senior Practitioner Caseload Holder

NHS Scotland; Portree; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a qualified Community Nurse for a rural district nursing role in SLWR. The post requires District Nursing Specialist Practitioner qualification and a valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle, plus over 2 years of community nursing experience.

You will lead a nursing team, manage a defined clinical caseload, work with multidisciplinary colleagues and support avoidance of hospital admission by promoting independent living and high-quality care in the community.

Qualifications

• The post is open to Community Nurses with the District Nursing Specialist practitioner qualification.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role, along with over 2 years of community nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• The postholder will provide care in Community/District Nursing within a defined geographical area.
• Holding responsibility for the clinical caseload and supporting the Integrated Team Manager in leadership.
• Lead and manage the nursing team to ensure the quality and standard of care delivered.

Education

District Nursing Specialist practitioner qualification

Job description

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.

For Informal Enquiries, Please Contact

Kate Earnshaw, District Manager [e-mail]
Sophie Buchanan, Professional Lead District Nursing [e-mail]
Jenna Gettings, Advance Practitioner Professional Lead, Jenna,[e-mail];

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.

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.

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork