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. Surgical Ward/ Day Surgery Unit
Staff Nurse
Band 5 - £31,892 – 39,735 pro rata plus, Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 pro rata 37 hours per week (2 posts available) The above 37 hour post has arisen in Surgical Ward/ Day Surgery Unit, Western Isles Hospital. This busy 18 bedded surgical ward provides care for acute and elective General Surgical in-patients, gynaecology and urology cases. We also have an established orthopaedic service with elective and trauma work being undertaken. There will also be an opportunity to work in the day surgery unit on a rotational basis. There will be opportunities for the successful candidate to undertake continuous learning and develop their practical skills as required. Applicants should be committed to providing a high standard of care and interact well within a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants should be able to work well under pressure. It would be desirable but not essential for the successful candidate to have previous surgical and orthopaedic experience and be proficient in cannulation, venepuncture, and administration of IV drugs. Completion of the ILS course would also be desirable. Opportunities will be given for the successful candidate to obtain these skills if not already proficient. Day/night rotation is an essential requirement for this post as is working 12 hour shifts. The successful applicant will be required to register with the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation assistance. For further information please contact Mrs Fiona Campbell, Interim Senior Charge Nurse, 01851 704704 ext 2319 email:
Fiona.campbell14@nhs.scot All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on NHS Scotland website
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/
along with a job description. Closing Date 24th January 2025
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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. Surgical Ward/ Day Surgery Unit
Staff Nurse
Band 5 - £31,892 – 39,735 pro rata plus, Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 pro rata 37 hours per week (2 posts available) The above 37 hour post has arisen in Surgical Ward/ Day Surgery Unit, Western Isles Hospital. This busy 18 bedded surgical ward provides care for acute and elective General Surgical in-patients, gynaecology and urology cases. We also have an established orthopaedic service with elective and trauma work being undertaken. There will also be an opportunity to work in the day surgery unit on a rotational basis. There will be opportunities for the successful candidate to undertake continuous learning and develop their practical skills as required. Applicants should be committed to providing a high standard of care and interact well within a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants should be able to work well under pressure. It would be desirable but not essential for the successful candidate to have previous surgical and orthopaedic experience and be proficient in cannulation, venepuncture, and administration of IV drugs. Completion of the ILS course would also be desirable. Opportunities will be given for the successful candidate to obtain these skills if not already proficient. Day/night rotation is an essential requirement for this post as is working 12 hour shifts. The successful applicant will be required to register with the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation assistance. For further information please contact Mrs Fiona Campbell, Interim Senior Charge Nurse, 01851 704704 ext 2319 email:
Fiona.campbell14@nhs.scot All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on NHS Scotland website
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/
along with a job description. Closing Date 24th January 2025
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