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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 registered nurse to work within the developing Systemic Therapies Unit (STU) in Caithness General Hospital.
Within the Caithness General Redesign Programme, this new model of care provides day-case services to improve care and reduce the need for prolonged hospital stay, thus treating the population on an outpatient basis.
We are looking for a candidate who is pro-active and enthusiastic to further support the development of the STU. As part of a satellite integrated team, you will provide assessment and subsequent treatment of patients attending the unit within the services covered in the Systemic Therapies Unit: SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments), auto-immune diseases (IBD,MS, RA, Polycythaemia etc) and anaemia/iron deficiencies.
Previous experience in Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy is desirable but not essential.
As a valued member of the team you will be supported by a personal development plan/appraisal, given training and competence achievement, and development opportunities within NHS Highland.
Applicants must be registered with the NMC.
This is a Fixed Term part time post of 27.44 hours per week to June 2027 working as per service requirements
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Donna Swanson (Senior Charge Nurse) Systemic Therapies Unit, Caithness General Hospital, Wick, Tel: 01955 880348.
Resourcing team can be contacted by e-mail nhsh.resourcing@nhs.scot
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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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.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
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