District Nurse/Caseload Holder

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within East Sutherland for a Band 6 District Nurse to join our experienced Community Nursing Team based at the Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie, Sutherland.

The East Sutherland Community Nursing Team is committed to the delivery of high quality and effective nursing services across the area and supports six GP surgeries in Helmsdale, Brora, Golspie, Dornoch, Lairg and Bonar Bridge.

The post would suit an enthusiastic and motivated District Nurse with evidence of previous caseload management, advanced clinical skills, excellent time management and communication skills as well as the ability to effectively prioritise workload and who would enjoy the challenges posed by working in a rural area.

Applications are welcomed from individuals who have a commitment to multi-disciplinary working to facilitate a high standard of care which is evidence based and in accordance with NMC, local and national policies and legislation.

Applicants should possess a recognised Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing and have proven experience working in the community setting.

A driving licence and car are essential, when pool cars are not available and the ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

This is a permanent full-time 37 hours per week post. Weekend working and flexibility to work a variable shift pattern, when necessary, are required.

Informal enquiries to: Heather Taylor, Integrated Team Manager, heather.taylor19@nhs.scot, 01408 664016 or Lynn Ross, Advanced Practitioner/Professional Lead, lynn.ross4@nhs.scot, 01408 664061.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.