An opportunity has arisen for either a newly qualified nurse or someone keen to join our team in West Lochaber with previous community experience. You will be based in Mallaig but there will also be the opportunity to work across other community nursing teams in Lochaber. The post is for 22.2 hours per week which include weekends and on calls for palliative care as required. Post registration experience is desirable.
You should have a sound knowledge of clinical skills relevant to community nursing. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are fundamental to the role, as is the ability to work both on your own initiative and as part of a team. There will be an on call commitment as the service requires for palliative care.
A current UK driving licence is also essential for this post as you will be expected to drive efficiently and effectively across the remote and rural locality of Lochaber to meet the operational requirements of the service. Whilst access to a pool car is available the use of your own car for work purposes is an essential requirement of the post.
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.