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. We have an exciting opportunity for a UK Registered Nurse to join our Medicine for the Elderly speciality which incorporates Tay Ward (Elderly Rehabilitation for Perth City) and the Specialist Stroke Rehab Unit. You will have the opportunity for CPD learning and would be supported to be involved in current improvement projects. There is an opportunity for clinical skills training for intravenous drug administration, venepuncture and cannulation as well as other skills. Do you have a keen interest in Elderly or Stroke Rehabilitation and enabling patients to regain as much independence as possible? Do you want to work closely with a specialist multi disciplinary team to promote patient centred care in a supportive environment? Stroke Unit - You will be supported by all staff within our Multidisciplinary Team where there is a wealth of expertise in Stroke Rehabilitation. You will be encouraged to undertake stroke specific training within your post. The unit is supported by two very experienced Stroke Consultants who work across PRI and Ninewells. We are moving towards an exciting new Stroke Rehabilitation model where nursing staff will be supported by a large multi disciplinary team including new Wellbeing and Enablement Assistant Practitioners. You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register Informal enquiries & ward visits are welcomed by: Senior Charge Nurse Lynne Bennett, Charge Nurses Carol Ritchie or Kimberly Portanier Mifsud, Stroke Unit, Tel: 01738 473554 Hours of work are: various – potentially 8 x 11.5 hr shifts or 9 x 11.5 hr shifts per month Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. 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. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will neeed to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside