Advanced Practitioner / Professional Lead
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This is a permanent full-time post of 37 hours per week, working in accordance with service requirements. The post is based in East Sutherland (Golspie, Scottish Highlands) and offers an opportunity to progress your career and influence care and support in the community.
Responsibilities
* Provide leadership within the Integrated Care Team and act as a leader in community nursing in East Sutherland.
* Offer expertise and advice in the treatment and support of patients in the community and work with the wider multi-disciplinary team and general practice to support high-quality care in patients\' homes.
* Lead training and mentorship within the immediate team/area and, as necessary, with students on placement.
* Utilise leadership qualities to support the evolving health needs of care and support in the area.
Qualifications
* Post Graduate Diploma or Master’s Degree in District Nursing.
* Strong leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively with other professionals as a leader in the Integrated Care Team.
* A full UK driving licence is essential; a pool car is available, and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes if required.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries to: Fiona Thomas, District Manager, Tel 01408 6644033, email fiona.thomas@nhs.scot; or Heather Taylor, Integrated Team Manager, Tel 01408 664016, email heather.taylor19@nhs.scot.
Additional Information For Candidates
* You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute. The board aims to nurture a positive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values: Care and compassion; Dignity and respect; Openness, honesty and responsibility; Quality and teamwork.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sections of society.
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