Registered Nurse

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 opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the District Nursing Service in Angus. The post holder will be based in Academy Medical Centre Forfar but will integrate with other locality teams within the North West Locality and Angus dependent on Service need. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service which will mean rotation of day/evening shifts/base to ensure provision of service over the 24 hour period over 7 days.

The post holder should have good leadership qualities with a wide range of clinical knowledge and skills with evidence of continuous professional development, good interpersonal and communication skills. Community experience would be an advantage for this post.

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA of the UK NMC Register

A requirement of the post is the ability and willingness to travel across the geographical area of Angus Health & Social Care Partnership.

About

NHS Tayside and Angus Health & Social Care Partnership is a Values Based Organisation and are both passionate about and committed to the values of NHS Scotland which are:

Dignity and Respect

Openness, Honest and Responsibility

Quality and Teamwork

Care and Compassion

At our core we are committed to learning, reflecting, integrating and applying our learning in continual cycles. We have a structured staff review system and offer professional support through our clinical and non-clinical networks. We are committed to regular professional development and in-service training and personal and professional development.

Informal enquiries to: Kath Baxter, District Nurse Clinical Team Leader on 07917263275 or Grant Cooper, District Nurse Trainee on 07803673511.

Hours of work are: 30 hours per week

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 need 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
  
  

If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside