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Job reference: 177891
Salary: Band 7 (£46,244 - £53,789)
Job closing date: 18/02/2024
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: NHS Highland
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 31/01/2024
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Nursing and Midwifery

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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.

The NHS Highland Tissue Viability Services are recruiting for the above post.

The successful candidate will have in depth knowledge and experience in wound care and the ability to provide expert advice on the prevention and treatment of wounds of differing aetiologies. The post holder will also require the ability to promote excellence in wound care and wound care education whilst continually working towards developing the Tissue Viability Services in Highland.  Excellent communication and leadership skills are required in order to liaise with many multidisciplinary teams, patients and carers.  Previous experience at advanced practice level will be an advantage. Core professional training to degree level or equivalent will be required.

This post covers the both the North & West and Inner Moray Firth areas and travel across the whole area is expected.

A full current driving license and use of own car for work purposes are essential requirements of this role.

Informal enquiries to: Stacey Evans-Charles at Stacey.evans-charles2@nhs.scot

Mobile:  07977704994

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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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