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 are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Staff Nurse to join the Extended Community Care Team in the Helensburgh and Lomond area.This is a full time, permanent position, 37 hrs per week and includes weekend working and cover for late shifts until 10pm.The post holder will be based in Helensburgh/ Lochside area.Working with Community Nurses and other professionals, you will deliver planned programmes of care to individuals, families, carers, and communities in the area.You will contribute to the delivery of health care in the community and assist in driving the reablement agenda, working directly with the multi-disciplinary team to prevent hospital admission and facilitate discharge.It is essential that you are a First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and experience and skills relevant to community nursing. Previous community nursing experience would be desirable; however, other levels of experience would also be considered, including newly qualified nurses.You will have good communication skills, the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team, and be able to provide evidence of continuing professional development.You must be a car driver/owner and hold a full driving licence.Informal Enquiries:annmarie.ross2@nhs.scot or lorna.boyce2@nhs.scotTeam Leads District NursingTel: 01436 655026What is it like to work for the Health and Social Care Partnership in Argyll and Bute? CLICK HERE TO FIND OUTADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESYou should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: Application ProcessTo view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: Accessibility StatementPlease 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 also your Jobtrain account for updates.Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Support Hub 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 Highland.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.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 reflect 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Community Staff Nurse