Vaccination and CTAC Nurse

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Campbeltown; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Primary Care Staff Nurse to join our Community Treatment and Care (CTAC) service in Argyll and Bute. Based in Campbeltown on a part-time basis, you will work within an integrated nursing team and wider General Practice multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver holistic care across wound care, phlebotomy, vaccinations and ECGs, with training provided. Travel throughout the locality is essential, and a UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in wound care, phlebotomy, ear irrigation, vaccinations, patient observations and ECGs is desirable.
• Full training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Role involves working with GP Practices, Community Nursing and Allied Health Professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care in line with GP contract terms.
• Collaborate with the extended Primary Care Team for person-centred care.
• Travel throughout the locality as required.

Skills

Wound care

Phlebotomy

Ear irrigation

Vaccinations

Patient observations

ECGs

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Primary Care Staff Nurse within our Community Treatment Care (CTAC) service based in Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership working as part of an integrated nursing team model and wider General Practice multidisciplinary team.

The role is offered on a part-time basis working Monday – Friday. The main base will be Campbeltown although travel throughout the locality is essential.

The post holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality nursing care in line with the new GP contract terms. You will become an integral part of the extended Primary Care Team, working collaboratively with GP Practices, Community Nursing colleagues, and a range of Allied Health Professionals to provide excellent, person-centred care to our community.

This role is ideal for someone who brings strong time-management skills, adaptability, and a genuine passion for holistic patient care. Experience in areas such as basic and complex wound care, phlebotomy, ear irrigation, vaccinations, patient observations, and ECGs is desirable however, full training will be provided for the right candidate.

We welcome applicants who are both Newly Qualified and Nurse Registrants interested in a career in Primary/Community Care. A UK car licence/car access is essential to this role.

Please note interviews will be conducted in person at Mid Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care Centre.

For informal enquiries, please contact Rebecca Kennedy [e-mail]

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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.