Staff Nurse

NHS Scotland; Wick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for registered nurses to join the Systemic Therapies Unit at Caithness General Hospital. This full-time role involves assessing and treating patients, with a focus on outpatient services. Candidates will receive training and support for professional development within NHS Highland.

Qualifications

• Experience in Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy is desirable but not essential.
• Proactive and enthusiastic candidate sought.
• Support through personal development plan and extensive training.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients attending the Systemic Therapies Unit.
• Cover services such as SACT and autoimmune diseases.
• Work within a satellite integrated team.

Skills

Patient assessment

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Systemic Therapies Unit, Caithness General Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen for registered nurses to join the developing Systemic Therapies Unit (STU) at Caithness General Hospital. As part of the Caithness General Redesign Programme, this new model of care offers day-case services aimed at improving patient care and reducing prolonged hospital stays, focusing on outpatient treatment.

We seek a proactive and enthusiastic candidate to support the development of the STU. Working within a satellite integrated team, you will assess and treat patients attending the unit, covering services such as SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments), autoimmune diseases (IBD, MS, RA, Polycythaemia, etc.), and anemia/iron deficiencies.

Previous experience in Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided either upon appointment or later. You will be supported through a personal development plan, extensive training, competency achievement, and development opportunities within NHS Highland.

This is a full-time position, 37 hours per week, aligned with service requirements.

Informal enquiries and drop-in visits are encouraged. Please contact Donna Swanson, Senior Charge Nurse, Systemic Therapies Unit, Caithness General Hospital, Wick, Tel: [phone].

Equality and Diversity

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce and eliminating discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society to ensure our workforce is representative and inclusive.

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NHS Highland covers a vast area of 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We strive to foster a positive environment aligned with our NHS and Social Care values: Care and Compassion, Dignity and Respect, Openness, Honesty and Responsibility, and Quality and Teamwork.