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Senior Staff Nurse – Ward 1/HDU (Ref: 167092)
Part Time – 24.75 hours per week Fixed-Term for 12 months
Band 6 - Salary Range £37,831 - £46,100 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,256 per annum
Relocation Assistance of up to £4,000 available
Our surgical care ward provides care to adult and paediatric patients from a wide range of specialities including ENT, gynaecology, ophthalmology, Max Fax, Dental, orthopaedic, as well as general surgery. The ward has 22 beds including 2 for high dependency care patients.
This contract is for a fixed-term for 12 months. The reason for the fixed-term contract is to cover maternity leave.
As a Senior Staff Nurse you will assist in managing a team of nursing staff on this ward, including Registered Nurses, Healthcare Support Workers and student nurses. You will also provide nursing leadership and expertise and contribute to the education, training and support of fellow health professionals.
You will be a Registered General Nurse with post registration experience gained as a Band 5. You will have a broad knowledge of surgical care and high dependency experience or a willingness to undertake high dependency training. You will have excellent communication skills, experience of mentoring/preceptorship and the ability to work on your own initiative are essential. Skills in audit and policy work would be desirable.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life
For an informal discussion, please contact Sheila Umphray, Senior Charge Nurse on 01595 743359
Closing date: 19/11/2023
Interview date: w/c 27/11/23
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
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