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.
With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to become an expert in delivering safe, effective and efficient person centred care to acutely unwell older people? Are you passionate and committed to delivering high standards of care with kindness and compassion? Are your excellent communication and interpersonal skills accompanied with a high level of pro-activeness? Then you are exactly what we are looking for to join our newly energised Acute Medicine for the Elderly team.
We value our workforce so investing in your continuous professional development is our priority. Supporting this means we align your clinical knowledge and practice to the competencies outlined in the Older Peoples Framework which is key to delivering high standards of care. We recognise that the wealth of knowledge, expertise and experience you bring with you will help shape an effective and efficient service to older people, their carers and family members living in Tayside. We know that providing care to older people with multiple complex health and social care needs is challenging which is why we are introducing a brand new nursing workforce model and need proactive nurses to be a part of this exciting change.
Our ward embraces a multi-disciplinary approach to delivering the best care experience possible for patients, their families and carers therefore successful candidates would be expected to participate in current improvement initiatives on the ward and support auditing of the quality of care we deliver.
Applicants should have proven ability in influencing change and demonstrate the ability to provide effective leadership and management of the nursing team, acting as a clinical expert. You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
You must be registered on Sub part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC register
Informal inquiries to: Siobhan Lonie, Senior Charge Nurse Telephone: 01382 633816 or email at: siobhan.lonie@nhs.scot
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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