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This post will also be considered as in training position under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions.
Are you looking for a new challenge, we are looking to recruit an individual with a genuine interest in working within the Out-of-Hours (OOH) Night Nursing team as a Band 6 Senior Registered Nurse. The OOH Night Nursing team is based in FVRH.
This post requires flexibility in shift patterns including weekends and public holidays.
The successful applicant will deliver a high standard of care to patients who have complex needs in their own homes or a homely setting. The potholder will provide line management, leadership as well as supporting the development of the OOH nursing team.
Therefore excellent management, leadership, communication, decision making and organisational skills are essential to support continual quality improvement ensuring safe delivery of the service.
It is essential that the successful applicant has the following qualifications Advanced Clinical Examination (ACE) / Non-Medical Prescribing or a willingness to work toward these qualifications within the first 12 – 18 months. The successful applicant will be paid at Annex 21 of Band 6 until relevant courses are completed.
Previous community experience would be beneficial.
NHS Forth Valley are supportive of lifelong learning, training will also be provided during induction to the successful applicants.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
Informal enquiries to Johan Henderson 07483147559 or Karen Marshall 07787002971.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.