The closing date for this job has now passed.

Job reference: 129465
Salary: Band 5 (£26,104 - £32,915)
Job closing date: 18/12/2022
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Cowal Community Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 29/11/2022
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Community Nursing Team

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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.


A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 first level registered nurse with current NMC registration to work within the District Nursing Team based in Dunoon, Argyll and Bute HSCP.

This is a  full time (37.5hrs) community nurse post and covers Dunoon and the surrounding rural areas.

The hours cover  08.30 to 20.00hrs.

This includes weekends on a rota system and bank holidays. 

It is essential  to have knowledge and transferable skills relevant to community nursing which include wound management, continence care and palliative care.

Previous community experience is desirable but not essential and applications from newly qualified  nursing staff are welcome.

The role also encompasses work on prevention, anticipation and supported self management to enable everyone to live longer, healthier lives at home or in a homely setting.

You will need the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team  along with good communication skills.  Evidence of CPD is essential.

A full driving licence and use of your own car for work purposes are an essential requirement of the post.

Informal enquiries to:  Della Veillet. District Nurse Team Lead

email:  della.veillet@nhs.scot

Tel: 01369 763450.

PLEASE NOTE - You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Job Train.  We suggest you use Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge"  

DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.  

Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.  

For help to complete an application on Job Train please click here.  ​​​​​​​

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​​​​​​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 short listing purposes
  • Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
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