Vaccination and CTAC Nurse

NHS Highland; Campbeltown; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Highland invites applications for a part-time Primary Care Staff Nurse within our Community Treatment Care (CTAC) service, based in Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership. You will work as part of an integrated nursing team within General Practice and across allied health professionals.

The role involves delivering holistic patient care, with travel across the locality and base in Campbeltown.

Qualifications

• NMC registered or newly qualified nurses
• Willingness to travel within the locality
• UK driving licence essential
• Experience in wound care and vaccinations desirable but full training provided

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care in line with GP contract terms
• Integrate with GP Practices and community nursing teams to support patient care
• Travel within the locality as required to deliver services
• Assist with wound care, phlebotomy, ear irrigation, vaccinations, patient observations and ECGs (training provided)

Skills

Nurse registration

Wound care

Phlebotomy

Vaccinations

ECGs

Time management

Patient care

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.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .