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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.
We have an opportunity for a Band 4 Ward Based Assistant Practitioner to come and join our 3A.
Highland Trauma Unit, Ward 3A, is a 34 bedded unit who are currently looking to recruit Band 4 Ward Based Assistant Practitioners to join our busy, hard working and friendly team. We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and motivated individuals who have an interest in Orthopaedic nursing and who possess excellent organisational and time management skills. The nursing team work 12.5 hour shifts and this includes both day and night shifts. Orthopaedic experience is not necessary and training will be given on commencing the post. Individuals must be willing to complete training/studying.
We have a well-established team who work very well together to provide a high standard of nursing care for our patients. We deal with a wide range of injuries which result from trauma including hip fractures, long bone fractures, spinal injuries, soft tissue injuries, infections and any other injuries relating to Orthopaedics. We also accept the stepdown of patients belonging to the area from the Major Trauma Centres. We also care for many patients who suffer with Dementia and have ongoing training for all staff and have a member of staff allocated as our Dementia Champion Nurse.
You are welcome to come and visit us before you apply for this post. You would be joining a team of highly skilled nurses who all strive to provide the highest quality of care on a daily basis.
Informal enquiries to SCN Andrea Magill andrea.magill@nhs.scot 01463 705386.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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