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Job reference: 177630
Salary: Band 5 (£30,229 - £37,664)
Job closing date: 14/02/2024
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Raigmore Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37
Job posted date: 30/01/2024
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Children's Day Case Unit

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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.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 SN to join our team and work within a designated surgical daycase area, caring for paediatric patients pre and post-surgery. 

Working closely with the Children’s ward team you will deliver care to a high standard, supporting CYP through the surgical pathway, including pre-assessment and pre/post-operative care.  

We are looking for a motivated and driven individual to take up this position. You will possess excellent communication skills.

General hours of work are expected to be 8-4pm Mon-Fri. Please note potential requirement to move to other areas of paediatrics for service need may be required at times of extremis, including paediatric inpatient areas. 

Informal enquiries to:  Peter King SCN; tel: 01463 704335 or extension 6142; email:  Peter.king6@nhs.scot 

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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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