Are you a ready to take on a new challenge?
Due to internal promotion within the team we are now looking for an exceptional candidate to join the multi-disciplinary team in working towards improving the quality of care for people who are living with dermatological conditions. As a Specialist Nurse, you would help co-ordinate patient care from diagnosis to treatment and through to follow up care, be a familiar face who can provide support for patients, provide information on tests, investigations and treatment options, offer advice on symptom control and provide a link to other professionals and support services. This is an exciting opportunity at a time of continuing quality improvement to join the team. This post requires vision, innovation and the ability to work across professional boundaries and a real desire to provide the highest standards of patient care. You should possess sound clinical knowledge, be able to demonstrate a wide range of clinical skills-including the ability to offer interventions, advice and delivery of safe, effective care to a diverse client population. This post requires you to work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team and as an autonomous practitioner. You should possess good interpersonal skills and a commitment to joint working.
The successful applicant will have a minimum of 5 years Dermatology experience.
A non medical prescribing qualification and minor surgery experience would be an advantage but training may be provided for the right candidate. You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development, be highly organised and have good IT skills.
Inverness is a beautiful part of Scotland which offers an excellent quality of life in a rural setting. It has plentiful outdoor pursuits, affordable housing and a strong sense of community.
Short-listed applicants may be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly.
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.