Acorn House is a short breaks/respite facility in Dumfries, for children and young people under the age of 18 with diverse complex needs, including neurodiversity and learning disabilities with associated complex health and physical/behavioural needs.
We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Nurses who are UK NMC registered to join our Nurse bank. Acorn House supports families with vital respite time, ensuring excellent care delivery and improved outcomes for children, young people, and their families within a holistic and individualised care delivery model. The Acorn House team consists of NMC registered Nurses, Health Care Support Workers, and support services assistants. Shift patterns will include weekends and nightshifts with a 12-hour rotational shift pattern. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any questions.
For informal enquiries please contact SCN Jane Tait - jane.tait2@nhs.scot or Fiona Paton, Lead Nurse/Child Health Commissioner - Fiona.Paton6@nhs.scot or Tel: 0782 575 4528.
Please Note: The salary for this vacancy does not meet the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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APPLICATION PROCESS: Application Process
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
PUBLIC PROTECTION
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, young people, and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights.
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
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