Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse District Nursing within our Garnock Valley and Kilwinning District Nursing area based at Kilbirnie Medical Practice.

Hours:
36 hours per week, Monday to Friday with a weekend 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:
Working as a Staff Nurse District Nursing within the Garnock Valley and Kilwinning District Nursing area within North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership you will have experience as a qualified registered nurse and be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing programmes of care for a variety of client groups within the community.

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

• Professional qualification in nursing – essential.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative, and a lone worker working within a variety of settings within the community.

You should be able to provide evidence of personal development and a willingness to undertake appropriate training.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Beth Sinclair, Clinical Nurse Manager via email Elizabeth.Sinclair@aapct.scot.nhs.uk. Alternatively Emma McLean, Charge Nurse via email Emma.MacLean@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you 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.

Additional information for candidates

• You should apply for this post 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.
• Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

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.