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Are you interested in being part of the East Ross Integrated Health and Social Care Team?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who wishes to join our community nursing service within the Integrated Team, as a caseload holder, to provide care and support to patients in their own homes and other community settings across East Ross.
‘The Easter Ross peninsula is situated just north of Inverness and is the perfect place to explore the NC500. It encompasses the towns of Evanton, Alness, Invergordon and Tain, which is the oldest Royal Burgh in Scotland. It is a fantastic location to explore the sandy beaches of nearby seacoast villages and home to the newly awarded Green Freeport located at Invergordon, promoting a high-quality job creation and business opportunities locally and across the Highlands.’
This post will be within the Integrated Care Team at County Community hospital, Invergordon but based at Tain Health Centre, Tain and travel substantially across East Ross. This post will work with existing caseload holders based in Tain and Invergordon to meet the needs of the community in East Ross.
The post holder must hold an advanced specialist practice qualification in community nursing or if applying as a development opportunity work towards the qualification as outlined in the NES professional development framework.
In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we provide a supportive working environment and access to further training and development opportunities.
Applicants should be registered with the NMC and hold a full driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.
Relocation assistance may be considered for this post.
Informal enquiries to: Helen Kernaghan, East Ross District Nurse Team Lead on 01349 853131 or email helen.kernaghan@nhs.scot.
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