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Secondment Opportunity Available
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to work in our nurse led satellite dialysis team. The successful candidate will work in conjunction with the Nephrology team in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary to ensure a high standard of care is given to patients undergoing dialysis treatment in Orkney.
This post offers a unique and exciting opportunity to gain knowledge and skills working in a remote and rural satellite dialysis unit.
You will be required to have evidence of post registration nursing experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team is essential.
With our new Hospital & Healthcare Facilities just open with state of the art technology this is an excellent time to join NHS Orkney
Orkney lies off the northern coast of Scotland, between John O'Groats and the Shetland Isles. The total population is approximately 22,000 with most people living on the Mainland. Kirkwall, the capital, with a population of 7,500, it is the administrative centre of Orkney with a good mix of shops, supermarkets and businesses.
Orkney is a wonderful place to live and work and has been voted the happiest place to live in the UK, offering excellent schools, good leisure facilities, low crime and pollution, unique wildlife and amazing scenery. The excellent ferry and air connections make travel to the Scottish mainland, Shetland, and even Norway quite easy. There is a rich archaeological history to be explored, as well as many outdoor pursuits, including diving in Scapa Flow, kayaking, walking, cycling, bird watching, and many more. Orcadian culture is rich, with music and arts and crafts well represented, and the St Magnus Music Festival in June is internationally renowned.
For more information on the post, please contact Catherine Siderfin, Senior Staff Nurse - Orkney Dialysis Unit on 01856 888050/888051 or email catherinesiderfin@nhs.net
This post is fixed-term for 1 year to cover maternity leave within the department
This post includes Distant Islands Allowance, per annum pro rata
Please note, the salary for this position is pro rata
This post is subject to a PVG Scheme Record Check