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In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
As a Learning Disability Staff Nurse, you will work within the East Community Learning Disability Team, based at North West Kilmarnock Area Centre, and occasionally in Cumnock.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team with a strong inter-agency focus with health and local authority partners. You must have an RNLD qualification with experience of working in a community team or similar setting.
You must have good interpersonal and communication skills to develop working relationships with clients, carers, relatives and other health & social service agencies involved in care provision,
You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the current policy context affecting the development of person centred learning disability services and the role of nursing in a changing clinical environment.
You will have evidence of continuous professional development.
6 month secondment - must be discussed with your line manager.
Car driver essential.
For an informal discussion or additional information please contact Karen Gribben Interim Team Leader, 01563 578568, Karen.Gribben@aapct.sco.nhs.uk
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.