Staff Nurse - District Nursing

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

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Staff Nurse District Nurse for the Three Towns District Nursing area based at Saltcoats Health Centre. The post is part-time (24 hours per week) with a permanent contract and requires a UK driving licence.

You will assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate nursing programmes of care for diverse community groups, while managing caseloads in the absence of the Charge Nurse and supervising staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in nursing is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and the care team.
• Capability to work independently and manage caseload in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate district nursing care plans.
• Manage caseload in the absence of the district nursing Charge Nurse; supervise and redeploy staff.
• Provide high standard nursing care within the Three Towns District Nursing area.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Lone worker capable

Education

Nursing qualification (Registered nurse)

Job description

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.

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 Staff Nurse District Nursing within our Three Towns District Nursing area based at Saltcoats Health Centre.

Hours

24 hours per week, working Monday to Friday with a weekend commitment.

This post is offered on a permanent basis.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

Working as a Staff Nurse District Nursing within the Three Towns District Nursing area within North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership you will have experience as a qualified registered nurse and be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing programmes of care for a variety of client groups within the community.

You will be responsible for the management of the caseload in the absence of the district nursing Charge Nurse including the supervision and redeployment of staff.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

Professional qualification in nursing essential.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative, and a lone worker working within a variety of settings within the community.

You should be able to provide evidence of personal development and a willingness to undertake appropriate training.

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 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 Band 2 posts or bank contracts.