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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.
The Isle of Arran is the 7th largest island in Scotland and is often described as 'Scotland in Miniature' due to its mountainous north and rolling lowlands to the south of the island. Arran is separated from mainland. Ayrshire by an hour long ferry crossing from Ardrossan to Brodick, and in summer, by a shorter ferry from Kintyre to Lochranza. Although located off the west coast of Scotland you can still travel by public transport to Glasgow in two hours. Arran's stable population is approximately 5000 which increases four fold during the summer months. As well as having stunning scenery the island offers a wide range of outdoor activities and experiences.
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:
Dynamic and forward thinking, Arran has a range of health and social care provision including a 12 bedded hospital providing care to a diverse patient population on an inpatient and outpatient basis, including Accident and Emergency services, day therapies and outpatient clinics. Patient care services are provided by a wide range of clinicians from both Primary, Community and Social Care settings and plans for integrating our teams and providing integrated care are expanding and developing quickly on the island.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible Registered Nurse to join our staff providing care to patients within all of the potential care settings, with a focus on the hospital nurse team.
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:
As a registered nurse with current NMC registration, you will provide evidence of work experience within Hospital and community care settings. Staff will be required to work on all shift patterns and provide care in all general areas within the hospital as well as working out in the community.
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 (Recruitment and Retention premium available)
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
Rachel Nicholls Senior Charge Nurse rachel.nicholls@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or 01770 600777
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