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BAND 5 COMMUNITY STAFF NURSE
20 HOURS P/W – Fixed Term until 7th August 2022
Mat Leave Cover
Overnight Nursing Service
Inverclyde HSCP - Community Adult Nursing
20 hours per week worked 2 over 7
22.00 hours – 08.30 hours
Staff Nurse Band 5
Hillend Centre
Role of the department:
To provide a community nursing service to the housebound population of Inverclyde in conjunction and collaboration with HSCP colleagues from Community Alarms, OOH Care at Home The Integrated Overnight Service is currently based within Hillend Centre Greenock
The job the applicant will be doing:
To assist the Band 6 nurse and provide effective and holistic nursing care to a designated caseload.
Work collaboratively in both a planned and responsive manner to ensure nursing skill and expertise is afforded to residents of Inverclyde HSCP
There will be a requirement to link & liaise effectively with OOH medical colleagues via NHS 24, Scottish Ambulance Service and provide guidance and support to unregistered staff supplying care & support services to HSCP service users
Skills / Qualifications:
A 1st level registered nurse with significant post registration experience is essential. Community experience is desirable.
An interest in Palliative Care and Management of Long Term Conditions / Anticipatory Care alongside associated technical skill & ability is considered advantageous. E.g. enteral feeding T34 Syringe Pumps
As part of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde’s pre-employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC registration will be required prior to start date. You should therefore note that candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current NMC registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be shortlisted for interview. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership / Disclosure Scotland Check. Full driving licence essential.
For further information, please contact: Lyn Cummings, Nurse Team Lead, Community Adult Nursing, Tele: 01475 501260
In order to apply to for this position you must have a live pin with the NMC
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.