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Location – The Orchard, Wick
Highland Health & Social Care
Post Title – Learning Disabilities Staff Nurse Band 5
Full-time – 37 hours per week
Salary Scale: Band 7 £33,247 – £41,424 p.a.
Fixed Term until 31/03/2026
(Please Note NHS application forms will not be accepted, see below to apply)
To work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of care to Children and Families affected by Disability – both Learning and Physical, in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, local and national health and safety legislation and Highland Council Policies and Procedures.
In the absence of the Manager, Depute or Senior Nurse, takes charge of the Orchard ensuring safe, effective running of the Unit.
To develop own clinical experience and be responsible for the teaching, supervision and, when applicable, assessment of nursing students.
If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application please contact the HR Transactions Team on 01955 608279 (24 hour Voicemail) quoting the post reference number HGH20048.