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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.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in our specialised Acute Stroke Unit and rapid assessment TIA area. The area consists of 14 hyper acute beds, 6 acute beds and a 4 bedded rapid assessment area.
As part of UHC re-mobilisation plan, an additional 12 stroke beds are on the UHC site within Ward 3F. This supports a red and green stroke pathway for patients across NHSAA.
Patients are admitted directly to the ASU directly from ED /CAU where they receive hyper-acute interventions and thrombolysis. The area is a high dependency area providing level 2 high dependency care.
This is an exciting opportunity and staff will gain a wide range of knowledge and skills. NHS Ayrshire and Arran are linked with NHS Lanarkshire for out of hours thrombolysis treatment. Out of hours, telemedicine is used for thrombolysis. This is a great opportunity to gain skills in the use of telemedicine for assessment of patients.
You will have excellent learning opportunities with a structured education programme.
Applicants are invited from highly motivated registered nurses with an interest to develop in this area.
Experience is desirable but not essential. Excellent communication skills are essential and the ability to work under pressure.
You will work effectively within the multidisciplinary team ensuring the provision of evidence based care to the highest standard possible.
You must be flexible and able to work variable shift patterns to meet the needs of the service.
Drive, energy and enthusiasm along with a genuine interest in the area are required.
Posts available: Full and part time hours
Informal enquiries are welcomed by: Christine Somerville, Senior Charge Nurse. Extension 25904.
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
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.