Staff Nurse District Nursing

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.

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Staff Nurse based at Brooksby Day Hospital.

• Work as a Staff Nurse District Nursing within North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership, requiring experience as a qualified registered nurse and be responsible for assessment of care needs and development, implementation and evaluation of nursing programmes of care for a variety of client groups within the community.
• Manage the caseload in the absence of the district nursing Charge Nurse, including supervision and redeployment of staff.

• Professional qualification in nursing essential.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative, and be a lone worker within a variety of settings within the community.
• Should be able to provide evidence of personal development and a willingness to undertake appropriate training.

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday with a weekend commitment. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

A UK car driver/driving licence is essential for this role.

Contact Fiona McLeod, Clinical Team Leader via email:
Fio Apply through Job Train; do not upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Internal candidates only: if you are a staff member, please ensure you update your Job Train profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

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. NHS Ayrshire and Arran does not provide sponsorship for bank contracts.