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Job reference: 149331
Salary: Band 5 (£30,229 - £37,664)
Job closing date: 07/06/2023
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Lawson Memorial Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 174
Job posted date: 12/05/2023
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Nursing

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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.

Opportunities have arisen for motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses at Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie.

The Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie is situated in the heart of the beautiful county of Sutherland, in the stunning far north highlands of Scotland, and comprises of the Cambusavie Unit, a 16 bedded rehabilitation and GP acute inpatient ward, a Minor Injuries/Out of Hours Department, Day Case Surgery and Outpatient Department.  The successful applicants will get the chance to work in all these departments.

The roles will include working as part of the multi-disciplinary team, co-ordinating care for inpatients, assessing and providing care needs, managing complex discharges and co-ordinating shifts as nurse in charge.

Opportunities will also be available to work in the OPD and day case surgery department assisting in pain procedures, orthopaedic, surgical, gynaecological, and paediatric diabetes clinics, plus nurse led phototherapy.  Training will be provided for successful applicants who show a desire to work in this area. 

If you are dynamic, flexible, and motivated to providing great care, we would love to hear from you.  Experience is desirable but training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

These are permanent full or part-time posts, covering across a 7-day rota and working a rotational contract in accordance with service requirements.

Informal enquiries to Lisa Robertson, Charge Nurse, Migdale Hospital, Tel: 01863 760207, email: lisa.robertson17@nhs.scot or Kate Kenmure, Sutherland District Manager, Tel: 01408 664033/mobile 07795238852 email: kate.kenmure@nhs.scot

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing northarea.recruitment@nhs.scot or telephoning 01955 880404/880410.

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