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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.
To work in support of registered nurse in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care and to work without direct supervision of a registered practitioner
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will carry out specific care duties for patients, delegated by a registered nurse or other relevant professional.
West Lothian Out of Hours Team is part of the District Nursing Service and provides nursing care to people at home in the evening, at weekends and on public holidays. The hours of work are primarily 1600-0000 Monday-Friday and 0830-0000 Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
The successful postholder will integrate into the DN service and so there is an expectation to work across all shift patterns, including a rotation into core hours of 0830-1630 Monday to Friday.
This is an excellent opportunity for out of hours working and may suit people who are unable to routinely work during office hours. Flexible working arrangements can be considered, please contact Maggie Williamson to discuss.
**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Maggie Williamson on 07956 044338.