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RAIGMORE HOSPITAL, INVERNESS
MEDICAL DIVISION
DIAGNOSTICS & INTERVENTIONAL UNIT
STAFF NURSE
32 HOURS PER WEEK, PERMANENT
SALARY SCALE: BAND 5 - £25,100 - £31,649 PRO RATA PER ANNUM
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and efficient department that has multi-function encompassing care delivery to patients within Cardiac, Diagnostics and Interventional Radiology specialties. The post involves rotational working in CT Scan, Ultrasound, Echocardiography and Nuclear Medicine, as well as the Interventional Unit which covers the Cardiac Cath Lab bedded area and the Interventional Radiology Theatre. There is an on-call commitment as part of this post.
We are looking for an outgoing, caring and compassionate individual who wants the challenge of working within the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, patient-centred care, in a dynamic unit and has the quality attributes to adapt to the diversity of the role. It is essential that you have good communication and interpersonal skills and are enthusiastic and willing to learn.
Applicants ideally should have post registration experience working in Cardiac Nursing or acute care however we offer the opportunity of supported learning and development for those with limited experience. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to assess, plan and implement care for acutely ill patients. Working in this busy unit, you will gain wide exposure to medical and surgical specialties whilst gaining competency in many clinical skills.
If you would like to learn more about the post or visit the Unit, informal enquiries are welcomed by Senior Staff Nurse Chiala Crawford or Senior Staff Nurse Wendi Forbes on 01463 704329 or 705012 or by e mail: chiala.crawford@nhs.net or wendi.forbes@nhs.net