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Senior Registered Nurse- Band 6 F/T - Adult Learning Disability Service
Fixed Term 12 months or Secondment opportunity
Base: negotiable within Argyll and Bute
We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and dynamic nurse who would like to be part of a friendly integrated multi-professional Learning Disability team within Argyll and Bute. The nurse will provide a distinct health check service to adults with a Learning Disability in Argyll and Bute.
You must be a NMC registered Nurse and will be taking the lead on the Scottish Government's Health Check agenda. The post will provide clinical leadership and direction for Health checks across Argyll and Bute. You will carry an appropriate caseload providing expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of this specific individual group and be available to give advice and offer expert opinion to parents, family members, carers, care providers, local authorities and other health care professionals.
We require someone who can work in isolation and autonomously with a person-centred approach, excellent people skills, and is experienced in working positively with other agencies, care providers, and health workers.
Clinical supervision will be provided by the Team Lead and there will be opportunities for peer supervision with other nurses within Argyll and Bute.
Car driver essential.
Informal enquiries to: Angela Brown- Team Leader
Work Mobile: 07769 932589; email: angela.brown8@nhs.scot
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
Care and compassion | Dignity and respect | Openness, honesty and responsibility | Quality and teamwork |
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
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