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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 an experienced Registered Nurses to join the multi disciplinary team in the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit/ Ward 6 within Ninewells Hospital.Ninewells Hospital is one of 3 regional centres for thrombectomy care which covers the North of Scotland alongside NHS Grampian, NHS Highlands and NHS Fife.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic and innovative team developing and embedding patient pathways and models of care in thrombectomy and in-patient thrombolysis treatment. There is opportunity to work within the TIA clinic and contribute to the overall Hyper-Acute Stroke Service.
You must have the ability and commitment to work as part of a team delivering high standards of patient care and continue to improve patient experience. You should also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should have evidence of continued professional development and an interest in Acute Stroke Care. You should also have an interest and awareness of The Scottish Stroke Care Audit and Standards. There will be opportunities for further professional development and progression to MSc level of study for successful candidates.
You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of this service
You must be registered on Sub part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register.
Informal enquiries to: Helen McCallum , Senior Charge Nurse 01382 633806 or Email : Helen.nelson2@nhs.scot
Hours of work are: Full Time hours available (day/night rotation)
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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