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Job reference: 092477
Salary: Band 7 (£40,872 - £47,846)
Job closing date: 16/03/2022
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 01/03/2022
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Department: District Nursing

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In support of our core purpose of working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe and Respectful.  You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. 

These posts are 37.5 hours per week, however part time or job share would be considered.  These post will be based in various locations within East and South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships.  

In response to our recent Community Nursing review we are introducing Band 7 District Nurse Specialists to our teams.  These exciting new posts will play a key role in planning, providing, managing, monitoring and reviewing care, building on current roles and best practice to meet the requirements of people with more complex health and care needs in a range of community settings. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to the multidisciplinary teams within the Health and Social Care Partnerships. 

The job description is currently under review in response to the Community Nursing review and may change.

Community Nursing experience with a Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) (District Nurse) or currently undertaking the District Nursing SPQ is an essential criteria for these posts. You will have excellent communication skills and work well within a team as well on your own.  You will also demonstrate experience of developing and delivering innovative and creative solutions to underpin service delivery. 

​​​​​​​Car driver is essential for the role.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Mrs Rae Wilson, Interim Clinical Nurse Manager Rae.Wilson@aapct.scot.nhs.uk for East, Karan Taggart, Clinical Nurse Manager karan.simson2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk for Out of Hours for and Val Burns, Senior Nurse Val.Burns@aapct.scot.nhs.uk for South.

​​​​​​​Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021.  As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom.  Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021
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