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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.
Respiratory Nurse Specialist
36 HRS PER WEEK
(part-time considered for right candidate)
Why Join Us?
You won’t just be "filling a post" you will be central in providing support for patients living with chronic respiratory conditions, specifically those facing the challenges of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD).
As a key member of our specialist team, you’ll have the autonomy to:
- Directly Improve Lives: Deliver specialist nursing interventions that maximise quality of life for your patients.
- Innovate Care: Balance your week between face-to-face consultations, clinics and home visits, ensuring care is person centred.
- Shape the Future: Act as an expert resource, educating and inspiring fellow healthcare professionals across the organisation and health & social care partnerships.
What We Offer You
We are committed to your growth and wellbeing. When you join NHS Tayside, you gain access to:
- Full Specialist Training: Even if you don’t have respiratory experience, we provide a comprehensive training programme to help you transition into this specialist role.
- Career Progression: Annual personal development reviews and access to further university-level education to support your journey toward becoming a Senior Specialist Nurse.
What You Bring
- The Credentials: You are a First Level Registered Nurse with a valid UK NMC Pin.
- The Experience: You have extensive post-registration experience, including experience in chronic disease management and/or palliative care with a passion for continuous professional development.
- The Spirit: You are a natural leader with the interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively and support a multidisciplinary team.
- You hold a full driving licence, as reaching our patients in their homes is a vital part of the role in addition to working flexibly across both Ninewells and Perth Royal Infirmary.
Are you ready to progress your nursing career?
Ruth and Zoe would love to hear from you for an informal chat, please contact us;
Zoe Simpson Senior Respiratory Nurse Specialist on 01382 496564 or 01382 660111 Bleep: 5006 or Ruth Houston Senior Respiratory Nurse Specialist 01738 473445 or 01382 660111 Bleep: 5177
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
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