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Ward 203, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Specialty Ophthalmology
HCSW, Band 3.
Full Time 37.5 hours per week, day/night rotation, Permanent post.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a keen, motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 HCSW to join the Ophthalmology team in ward 203 ARI. This post will provide the opportunity to develop professionally in the specialty of Ophthalmology with supported training. Our welcoming friendly team will help you in your development.
We are looking for a caring, hardworking individual who is keen to learn and develop skills within the specialty of Ophthalmology. The suitable candidate must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work under pressure in a very busy environment.
Ward 203 cares for both elective and unscheduled Ophthalmology patients. Providing care pre and post operatively as well as providing care for ongoing investigations including the assessment and treatment of presenting emergency conditions.
Previous acute nursing experience would be preferred.
If you can meet the following criteria then we want to hear from you.
• Caring nature
• Good communication skills
• Hard working and motivated
• Works well within a team and flexible
• High standards of care and infection control
• Keen to learn new skills.
• Previous acute nursing experience.
• Good attendance record in line with NHS Grampian attendance policy.
For informal enquiries or to arrange an informal visit to the department.
Please contact –
Lorna Stephen SCN 01224 552431/558977
Email- lorna.stephen@nhs.scot
Please note: Due to the popularity of this position, this post may close early.
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.
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