Job Advert
Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who wishes to join our community nursing service within the Integrated Team The successful candidate will provide care and support to patients in their own homes and other community settings across West Sutherland.
This post can be based at either at Assynt Health Centre or Kinlochbervie Health Centre but you would be expected to travel substantially across West Sutherland. Primarily hours will be from Monday to Friday but there will be occasions when weekend working and out of hours support for end of life care is required.
In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we provide a supportive working environment and access to further training and development opportunities
A driving licence is essential for this post and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.
This is a permanent post of up to 37.5 hours to be worked flexibly in order to meet service requirements.
Informal enquiries to: Penny Gardner, Integrated Team Manager, email: penny.gardner@nhs.scot Tel: 07967 315637, Sandra MacFarlane/Charlotte Appleby, District Nurse/Professional Leads Tel: 01571 844452 email: sandra.macfarlane@nhs.scot / charlotte.appleby@nhs.scot
Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mail northarea.recruitment@nhs.scot or telephoning 01955 880404.
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