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Fixed term/Secondment opportunity for 1 year to improve service delivery.
*Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Surgical Specialities ward, Forth Valley Royal Hospital for a kind, caring, hard working, and flexible and motivated Registered Nurse to join our team. The successful applicant will be responsible for the assessment of patients needs and the planning, implementation and evaluation of person centred care while supporting clinical care standards within the ward environment. All applicants should possess the ability to prioritise fluctuating workloads, remain focused, and be flexible in an extremely busy environment.
Experience in working in a surgical environment would be desirable but not essential. You should possess excellent communication and organisational skills and have the ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team and have the ability to promote high quality person centred care, with a genuine interest in the clinical speciality applied for. You must have a willingness and appetite for life-long learning to develop and enhance your own personal and professional development and contribute to the professional development of others within your area. In return we can provide opportunities for personal and professional development in a supportive progressive environment. You will be expected to work a flexible work pattern which includes days, night, weekend and public holiday rotation.
Informal enquiries to Megan Fleming, Senior Charge Nurse on 01324 567509.
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
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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