Job Advert
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced individual to provide senior leadership to primary care nurses in Angus working in Primary Care
You will work closely with the Primary Care Manager to contribute to the strategic priorities of the Angus HSCP in relation to primary care and the unique contribution of nurses, working closely with the Senior Nurse colleagues to deliver on areas of joint responsibility.
You will provide senior leadership to the primary care nursing workforce to deliver professional and operational priorities and manage the Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) / trainee ANPs and primary care nurses ensuring the safe, effective and person centred care of patients across Tayside.
You will be an experienced nurse with the personal drive, clinical knowledge and commitment to undertake this challenging and rewarding role. You will possess highly developed management and communication skills and have experience of working effectively across professional boundaries. You will be required to work autonomously and demonstrate proven leadership and management skills
It is essential that the post holder is a UK Registered General Nurse, with evidence of relevant post graduate education. A sound knowledge and understanding of the NHS environment, particularly of the primary care arena, including current political influence including knowledge of current policy directive relating to health and social care and out of hours is essential.
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register
For an informal discussion, please contact: Angela Cunningham, Service Manager Primary Care on 01307 492555 or email angela.cunningham2@nhs.scot
Hours of work are: Full time – 37 hours
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your email regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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 shortlisting purposes.
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
* For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:
* To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:
* If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview.
* 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 your Jobtrain account for updates
* Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub 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
If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside