Position: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Staff Nurse within our District Nursing Team, Team 11, based at Ailsa Hospital, Ayr.

Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 0830-1700 with a weekend working commitment.

This post is offered on a Permanent basis.

UK Driving Licence: A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:
You will have experience working as a qualified registered Nurse and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a variety of client groups in the community setting, previous community experience is desirable.

You will be responsible for the management of the caseload in the absence of the Charge Nurse including supervision and deployment of staff. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative and as a lone worker working within a variety of settings within the community. You should be able to provide evidence or personal development and a willingness to undertake appropriate training.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC Registration
• The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
• Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent time management skills
• Working knowledge of basic information technology
• Additional skills such as; continuous subcutaneous infusion in management of symptom control at end of life, central venous access device maintenance and care (exc renal), complex wound care including leg ulcer assessment and ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) measurement are desirable.

Contact: For further information on the role, contact Natalie Bowie: Natalie.bowie@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Please complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

Additional Information for Candidates

• Apply by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.