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 for an enthusiastic and dedicated Paediatric Nurse who has vast experience in working in the specialist field of epilepsy to join our team on a fixed term or secondment contract until April 2026.
From a base at Raigmore Hospital, the successful candidate will deliver a specialist epilepsy service to children, young people, and their families, ensuring we provide outstanding services across the Highlands. This will include direct patient care, nurse-led clinics, education, support and advice, over-the-phone consultation, and outreach.
The post holder will take on strategic direction and implementation of epilepsy nursing service developments and will be responsible for the line management of one other staff member, including supervision, appraisal, and continued professional development to ensure the team operates at the highest standards and within local and national guidelines.
The successful post holder will lead by example to create a supportive, compassionate, and caring culture.
A driving licence and access to a car for work purposes are essential.
Informal enquiries to: April Emmott, Divisional Nurse Manager; april.emmott@nhs.scot; 07890397266 or Clinical Nurse Manager Kirsteen Mackintosh; kirsteen.mackintosh@nhs.scot; 07855978713.
If you wish to apply for this post on a secondment basis, please complete the secondment consent form attached below and return to nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot, in addition to completing a full application form.
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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.
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