Overview
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 is now available to be part of a recently established team delivering care to patients in Ward 4A at Raigmore Hospital.
Ward 4A delivers care for patients who are no longer acutely unwell and who are awaiting their discharge, either home with support or to a long‑term care facility. Patients are mainly elderly however we do care for younger patients from time to time. It is a ward focusing on holistic, enabling care. It is supported by a Senior Charge Nurse, Clinical Nurse Manager and an education team.
If you are a healthcare worker with experience working with a similar cohort of patients, or wish to develop your skills in this area, we would love to hear from you.
For informal enquiries please contact Kerry.Law2@nhs.scot
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa.
NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Responsibilities
* Deliver holistic, enabling care to patients in Ward 4A at Raigmore Hospital.
* Support patients who are awaiting discharge, either to home with support or to a long‑term care facility.
* Collaborate with the Senior Charge Nurse, Clinical Nurse Manager and education team.
Qualifications
* Experience working with a similar cohort of patients.
* Willingness to develop skills in this area.
Additional Information for Candidates
* Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part‑time hours will be adjusted on a pro‑rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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