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Job reference: 063163
Salary: Band 5 (£26,104 - £32,915)
Job closing date: 12/08/2021
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Perth Royal Infirmary
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: Various
Job posted date: 29/07/2021
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Tayside
Department: Medicine for the Elderly, Stroke Unit

Job Advert


We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Specialist Stroke Rehab Unit.


Do you have a keen interest in Stroke Rehabilitation and enabling patients to regain as much independence as possible?  Do you want to work closely with a specialist multi disciplinary team to promote patient centred care in a supportive environment?


You will be supported by all staff within our Multidisciplinary Team where there is a wealth of expertise in Stroke Rehabilitation. The unit is supported by two very experienced Stroke consultants who work across PRI and Ninewells.


We are moving towards an exciting new Stroke Rehabilitation model where Nursing staff will be supported by a large multi disciplinary team including new Wellbeing and enablement assistant practitioners.


What our nursing team say:


“I value the ability to see the whole patient journey of the older person including acutely unwell, rehab and end of life care."


"The Team are totally supportive of each other"


"It’s great to have the opportunities to improve the patients independence and able to see

their confidence improve until they are able to go home"



You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the NMC Register.  Generous relocation package may be available.


Informal enquiries & ward visits are welcomed by: Senior Charge Nurse Paul Cunningham, Charge Nurses Carol Ritchie or Lynne Bennett, Stroke Unit, Tel: 01738 473554


Hours of work are: Full or part-time posts available – currently working a 12 hour shift pattern.


NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.


Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email.   Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.


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