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Secondment / Fixed Term to Cover Maternity Leave
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Tissue Viability Service for an experienced Registered General Nurse to join the team. The service covers Tayside including acute and community hospitals, Health and Social Care Partnerships and care homes. The team is based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, but the post allows work across all sectors and the development of tissue viability knowledge throughout the region. This post covers planned maternity leave and will be 36 hours per week for 9.5 months fixed term or secondment.
Responsibilities & Expectations
As a registered nurse you will manage a variety of wound types, including pressure ulcers, and perform Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. The role is essential to reduce harm from pressure ulcers and will require excellent communication and a commitment to improving standards of care while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Qualifications & Experience
* Registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register
* Experienced First Level RGN with hospital and/or community nursing background
* Experience managing pressure ulcer wounds and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
* Genuine interest in pressure ulcer prevention and management
* Understanding of local and national Tissue Viability agendas
Hours
36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4/4:30 pm.
Application Process
* Apply via the application process on Jobtrain.
* Do NOT upload a CV; it will not be used for shortlisting.
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
* For assistance with Jobtrain, see https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/.
* Accessibility statement: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/.
* Current NHS Tayside employees must seek written approval from their line manager before applying.
* Short‑listed applicants will be contacted by e‑mail. Check email and junk folders regularly.
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Contact
Informal enquiries: Gillian Preston, Senior CNS, Tissue Viability (gillian.preston@nhs.scot) or Jane Mitchell, Lead CNS, Tissue Viability (jane.mitchell4@nhs.scot)
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