Staff Nurse

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Crosshouse; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking 4 x Staff Nurse (Band 5) based at University Hospital Crosshouse. Posts are permanent, full-time or part-time with 36-hour weeks. UK driving licence is essential.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality care in a busy Critical Care environment, with opportunities for professional development and certification. You will be supported to complete National Critical Care Competencies and potentially pursue recognised Critical Care qualifications, ALS, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration with valid practice.
• Experience in critical care is highly desirable.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

Responsibilities

• Care for Level 2 and Level 3 patients in a busy Critical Care environment.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care.
• Support patients and families while ensuring safety and high standards of care.

Skills

NMC registration

Critical care experience

Communication skills

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Job description

NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to truly be 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.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 4 x Staff Nurse based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours

4 x 36 hours per week.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

We have an exciting opportunity for Band 5 Registered Nurses who are keen to develop their skills and build a career within Critical Care. Previous Critical Care experience or working within a higher care environment is essential. If you are motivated to learn, we will provide all of the additional training, support and development needed to help you progress within the speciality. You will be supported to complete your National Critical Care Competencies, if you have not already done so with further opportunities to undertake a recognised Critical Care qualification, achieve ALS certification, and continue developing your clinical knowledge and skills. You will work within a busy Critical Care environment caring for patients requiring Level 2 and Level 3 care, supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have current NMC registration and relevant acute clinical experience. We have four permanent posts available, with full-time and part-time hours considered. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses looking for their next clinical challenge and wanting to develop specialist skills within Critical Care.

Contact

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Phil Heron, Critical Care Unit, University Hospital Crosshouse Tel: [phone] or email [e-mail].

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts. Please visit here for further information.