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. Would you like to work in the Scottish Highlands with a supportive and progressive employer? If the answer is yes, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our dynamic team of community nurses in East Sutherland. The post provides an ideal opportunity to progress your career and influence the change required to meet the evolving health needs of care and support in East Sutherland. The role requires someone with strong, effective leadership qualities. You should have a relevant Post Graduate Diploma or Master’s Degree in District Nursing. You should also be skilled and creative and willing to work with other professionals as a leader in the Integrated Care Team. The post holder will offer expertise and advice in the treatment and support of patients in the community. They will need to work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary and Integrated Team staff and general practice to support individuals to have good quality care in their own homes. In addition, the post holder will use their expertise to be a source of training and mentorship to those within the immediate team/area and as necessary to students that may have a placement within the team. A full UK driving licence is essential and a pool car will be available, however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required. This is a permanent full-time post of 37 hours per week, worked in accordance with service requirements. Informal enquiries to: Fiona Thomas District Manager, Tel 01408 6644033, e-mail fiona.thomas@nhs.scot or Heather Taylor, Integrated Team Manager, Tel 01408 664016 e-mail heather.taylor19@nhs.scot 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 short listing 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/ 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 also 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 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. We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy. Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. 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. Care and compassion Dignity and respect Openness, honesty and responsibility Quality and teamwork