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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.
We have exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to join our team within Ayrshire and Arran. The role will involve day shift and night shift in the University Hospital Crosshouse and day shift in the renal unit in the University Hospital Ayr.
As a registered General Nurse working within the renal unit setting you will gain experience in all aspects of caring for a chronic renal patient and carrying out their renal replacement therapy.
You should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills together with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Knowledge of the renal service is desirable and previous experience as staff nurse in the medical directorate would be essential.
Good manual dexterity is essential as you will be inserting dialysis needles and working with permanent lines and setting up dialysis machines.
The renal unit offers a commitment to lifelong learning and you will be able to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development through the education programme developed by the renal practice development nurse.
You will be involved in research and development and maintaining best practice and needs to be able to show evidence of personal development.
Full driving licence is essential.
Hours: 36.00 per week
We would strongly advise you to visit the unit before applying for the post. All enquiries to SCN Fiona McFadyen - Fiona.McFadyen@aapct.scot.nhs.uk and DCN Laura Logan - Laura.Logan@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.