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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.
A fantastic opportunity to come and work in the stunning far North West Highlands of Scotland, which offers excellent lifestyle choices, right on the famous Route NC500!
Are you interested in being part of the North and West Sutherland Integrated Health and Social Care Team as a Caseload Holder/Community Staff Nurse, Band 6. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who wishes to join our community nursing service within the Integrated Team, to provide care and support to patients in their own homes across West Sutherland.
This post can be based at either Assynt Health Centre or Kinlochbervie Health Centre but you would be expected to travel substantially across West Sutherland. Applicants are required to be registered with NMC (UK), and hold a District Nursing Qualification or equivalent.
This is a permanent part-time post of up to 30 hours per week, covering across a 7-day rota. Participation in the on-call rota for end of life care patients will also be required. A full driving licence is essential for this post and a pool car may be available, however applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required.
In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we provide a supportive working environment and access to further training and development opportunities. A relocation package may also be offered to the successful candidate.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Penny Gardner, Integrated Team Manager, email: penny.gardner@nhs.scot Mobile: 07967315637 or Charlotte Appleby, DN Caseload Holder/Advanced Practitioner, Tel: (01571) 844452, email: charlotte.appleby@nhs.scot
Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing northarea.recruitment@nhs.scot or telephoning 01955 880404/880410.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
Care and compassion | Dignity and respect | Openness, honesty and responsibility | Quality and teamwork |
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