Overview
Join to apply for the Home First Nurse Coordinator role at NHS Scotland.
The Home First Service within NHS Borders is expanding. We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses to join our team. Home First focuses on working differently and collaboratively with acute and community teams to support people home or within a homely setting, with a locality-led approach to reablement and broader health and social care services.
Responsibilities
* Focus on early intervention and prevention of hospital admission, anticipation of possible health issues, support self-management, and timely hospital discharge.
* Work as part of an integrated team with Hospital at Home, District Nursing, Community Allied Health Professionals, Adult Social Work and Adult Social Care services.
* Be a confident decision maker, work without direct supervision, and supervise registered and/or unregistered staff.
* Engage in quality improvement and service development initiatives.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Full UK NMC registration.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends on a rotational basis.
* Ability to work largely independently and deliver compassionate, person-centred care.
Additional Information
* Permanent and Fixed Term Contracts available.
* Salary quoted is for full-time hours (37 hours per week); part-time appointments are pro-rata.
* Localities: Berwickshire, Central, Cheviot, Teviot & Tweeddale.
* Informal enquiries: Andrea Johnstone, Clinical Nurse Manager, at 07775 227124 or andrea.johnstone@nhs.scot.
* Equality and diversity: NHS Scotland is committed to equality and eliminating discrimination.
* Pre-employment checks include entitlement to work in the UK; PVG where applicable per changes from 1 April 2025.
* Sponsorship note: possible where eligible, subject to sponsor licencing and salary thresholds.
* Please ensure your application is submitted early (late applications are not accepted).
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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