Practice Educator​/Charge Nurse

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.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

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.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home ()

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Educator / Charge Nurse within the Complex Packages of Care (Adult) Service based at Ballot Road.

• 36 hours per week
• The post holder will be expected to work Monday to Friday with a weekend commitment
• This post is offered on a fixed term/secondment basis.

A UK car licence is essential to this role.

Working closely with the Clinical Team Leader (CTL) and the Senior Nurse for Community Nursing the post holder will provide professional leadership, management and expert community nursing care advice to the Complex Packages of Care (Adult) Service. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative and as a lone worker working within a variety of settings within the community.

You should be able to provide evidence or personal development and a willingness to undertake appropriate training.

• 1st Level Registration - Adult Nursing with current NMC registration.
• Experience in primary care/community setting.
• Relevant post-registration qualification at post graduate diploma level or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a role that supports practice learning.
• Current knowledge of Leg ulcer management ideally with professional qualification.
• Experience in and commitment to teaching and facilitation of learning in clinical practice.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to include presentation, influencing, negotiation and report writing.
• IT skills.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Beth Sinclair, Clinical Nurse Manager via email Elizabet or via mobile