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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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
What you will do:
As a member of the Primary Health Care Team and working collaboratively with the Clinical Team Leader, the Community Charge Nurse will assist in the implementation of local and national strategies and will provide clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing team.
Working in partnership with other health professionals, the local authority and voluntary agencies, you will have overall responsibility for the planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including health improvement initiatives, for a defined caseload. You will be responsible for the appropriate use of resources, including equipment, supplies and manpower within the department and have autonomy in clinical decision making.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
You will be a First Level Registered General Adult Nurse with Specialist Practitioner Qualification or other post graduate community nursing qualification and current NMC registration.
Excellent leadership skills including managing a mixed skill team and teaching and mentorship skills.
You will have competency based clinical skills and assessment skills relevant to this area of practice. Advanced skills in palliative/end of life care in the community setting are also required.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37.5 hours per week
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Anne Munro on 07824598286 or via email: Anne.munro3@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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