Staff Nurse - Outpatients

NHS Shetland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Shetland is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse for the Outpatients department. This full-time position offers the opportunity to learn new nursing skills while delivering specialist services. Strong communication and independent work skills are essential, along with the desire to mentor others.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse needed for Outpatients department.
• Mentoring experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Involved in delivering specialist nurse led services e.g. phototherapy.
• Support ongoing training of associate practitioners.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Registered Nurse

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Staff Nurse – Out Patients (Ref: 216873)

Substantive

Full Time – 37 hours per week

Band 5 -Salary Range £33,247 - £41,424 per annum

Plus Distant Island Allowance of £2,380 per annum

The Outpatients department is looking for a registered nurse to join the OPD nursing team. This post offers excellent opportunity to learn and develop new clinics nursing skills. The successful applicant will be involved in delivering specialist nurse led services e.g. phototherapy and sleep apnoea.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. Previous/ current mentoring experience is highly desirable, a key element of this post is supporting the ongoing training of associate practitioners within the department.

If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.