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.
West Caithness Community Nursing team are offering the opportunity for an experienced District Nurse or equivalent qualifications, to hold a dynamic caseload of patients within a defined geographical area/neighbourhood.
The post holder will work as part of the team, provide leadership and supervision to registered and non‑registered staff, and hold responsibilities and accountability for assessments, caseload management and patient‑centred care planning.
The post holder will have advanced clinical assessment skills and be a non‑medical prescriber, enabling them to be responsive to changing health care needs and complexities for the patients we support.
The post holder should hold a Qualified District Nurse with the Specialist Practice Qualification.
An opportunity for a development post under Annex 21 would be considered.
A post with Annex 21 applied is paid a percentage of the fully qualified rate during the period of training as follows: Year 1: 60% of the pay band maximum; Year 2: 65% of the pay band maximum; Year 3: 70% of the pay band maximum; Year 4: 75% of the pay band maximum. Should you fail to complete the training required for this post the duties of your post may be reviewed.
West Caithness Community operates between 09:00 and 17:00 over 7 days per week including Public Holidays.
A full, clean driving licence is essential for this role.
This is a Part time permanent post of 28.8 hours per week to working as per service requirements.
Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Jenny Peasley, Integrated Team Manager, Tel 01847 80857, jenny.peasley@nhs.scot.
Resourcing team can be contacted by e‑mail nhsh.resourcing@nhs.scot.
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