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Community Nurse (Mainland Team) - (Ref: 115136)
Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Band 5 - Salary Range £26,104 - £32,915 per annum
plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,971 per annum
Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available
Are you looking for a change? A new post, in a new location, then why not consider a move to Shetland – Islands of Opportunity.
If you want to be part of a remote and rural island community where you can deliver truly person-centred care and support, to individuals across the lifespan then this may be the opportunity you have been looking for.
As a Community nurse based on mainland Shetland you will be part of the wider team of District Nurses who lead care for individuals throughout Shetland. District Nursing teams are part of a multi-disciplinary team based at our 10 Health Centres located throughout the Isles. Close working exists with social care partners and the District Nursing workforce provide an in reach service to all residential care homes who care for individuals with a range of highly complex conditions. These posts include weekend working and on call
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life
If you are interested in discussing this post or other opportunities within the community nursing service, please contact:
- Jayne Stopher-Walker, Clinical Team Leader on 01595 743667 or
- Ian Sandilands, Clinical Team Leader on 07771 380954 / 07880788615
Closing date: 18th September 2022
Interview date: 26th September 2022
For more information and to apply:
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.