Staff Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a Staff Nurse for Ward 1 Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Glenrothes Hospital. You will join an integrated Stroke and Neurological Rehabilitation Service, delivering high standards of person-centred care and supporting patients throughout their rehabilitation journey.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist rehabilitation to patients with complex needs and contributing to ongoing training and development in stroke-specific

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to high standards of person-centred care.
• Passion for supporting patients through rehabilitation and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Provide specialist rehabilitation to patients with complex needs.
• Support patients to achieve individual rehabilitation goals.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Person-centred care

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to join Ward 1, Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Glenrothes Hospital, working as part of our integrated Stroke and Neurological Rehabilitation Service.

We are looking for a forward-thinking, compassionate nurse with a passion for delivering high standards of person-centred care and supporting patients throughout their rehabilitation and recovery journey.

You will work as part of an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team, providing specialist rehabilitation to patients with complex needs. Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential, along with a commitment to promoting patient independence and achieving individual rehabilitation goals.

This is an exciting time to join our developing service, with opportunities to enhance your knowledge and clinical skills in stroke rehabilitation. You will be supported through ongoing training, professional development and completion of stroke-specific competencies.

For informal enquiries, please contact Shirley Ward, Senior Charge Nurse on 01592 740226

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A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

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We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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.