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. Who we are: NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. Our purpose: Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran. Our values: Caring, safe, respectful To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net) What you will do: Building for Better Care Project has redesigned the existing front door services, the result of this is a 21st Century- State of the art development comprising of ambulatory/clinical pathway with 5 beds and 2 trolley areas, initial assessment with 6 bays, rapid assessment with 5 trolley cubicles, clinic rooms and a complement of 28 single bedrooms. This services aims to change the model of care at the front door from admit to assess to assess for admission. As a Band 6 Deputy Charge Nurse in the Combined Assessment Unit you should be a RN (Adult) motivated and enthusiastic to join a new team in delivery of exemplary patient care. You must have a genuine interest in Acute Medicine/Surgery/Urology and be dedicated to patient centred care. For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job: You should have evidence of continued professional development along with all standard mandatory and statutory training up to date. In turn the CAU team will offer you a career long supported learning programme based around robust Competency Framework. You should be creative, enthusiastic and poses a can do attitude, with the wish to offer our patients the best experience possible whilst in our department. For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification Hours: 4 posts - Various hours available Fixed Term/Secondment: Please note, 2 positions are fixed term/secondment for 12 months If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Lisa Wilson on Lisa.wilsonaapct.scot.nhs.uk Danielle Henson on Danielle.hensonaapct.scot.nhs.uk Gillian Izzard on Gillian.izzardaapct.scot.nhs.uk From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings. NHS Ayrshire and Arran will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted. 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