Relief Community Nurse

Relief Community NurseOrkney Mainland Band 5 £31,733 - £39,168 including Distant Islands Allowance pro rata per annumRelief – on an as and when required basis

We are seeking highly motivated Registered Nurses with a passion for clinical care, a strong team-work ethic, and the aspiration to develop skills in Remote and Rural Practice to join the Community Nursing bank as part of Orkney Health and Care Partnership.

The Community Nursing Team on the Orkney Mainland are responsible for assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of care to individuals and families, in liaison with the Senior Community nurse for the area. The post holder will primarily be based on the Mainland, but suitably experienced applicants may be expected to work in the Isles as required.

Applications are sought from registered nurses who are confident in their ability to work autonomously and as part of the wider primary care team. Excellent communication and observational skills are essential.  Previous nursing experience is desirable and community nursing experience would be advantageous; however, registered nurses wishing to develop their skills in Community nursing would be considered.

It is essential that the post holder has access to transport and if driving themselves, should hold a full driving licence. If by virtue of a disablement, an applicant has the qualifications to perform the post but cannot drive, then the possibility of adjustments to arrange transport will be considered.

If being part of a supportive and flexible team, whilst working in a place with a strong sense of community, appeals to you, then consider joining NHS Orkney and help us provide high quality patient care.

To find out more about living and working in Orkney go to: www.orkney.com or www.visitorkney.com. Further information on NHS Orkney can be found at www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk.

Further information regarding this post, please contact Inga Mackay - Clinical Team Lead or by email inga.mackay@nhs.scot or Laura Highley – Clinical Team Kead by email laura.highley@nhs.scot

This post is subject to a PVG scheme record check

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.