Community Staff Nurse

We are looking for someone to join the East Lochaber Community nursing team previous community nursing experience preferred There will also be the opportunity to work across other community nursing teams in Lochaber. The post is for 29.7 hours per week which include weekends and on calls for palliative care as required.

Post registration experience is desirable. You should have a sound knowledge of clinical skills relevant to community nursing. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are fundamental to the role, as is the ability to work both on your own initiative and as part of a team. There will be an on call commitment as the service requires for palliative care.

A current driving licence is also essential for this post as you will be expected to drive efficiently and effectively across Lochaber to meet the operational requirements of the service. Whilst access to a pool car is available the use of your own car for work purposes is an essential requirement of the post.

Informal enquiries to:
Fiona Byrne Integrated Team Lead – East Lochaber Tel: email:fiona.byrnet

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers.

• Care and compassion
• Dignity and respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility
• Quality and teamwork