PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN INTERNAL VACANCY ONLY OPEN TO NHS SCOTLAND STAFF
Overview
Band 5 Community Staff Nurse – 22.3 hours per week. Jedburgh District Nursing Team. 3 x 7.4 hour shifts on a rota basis (0830-1630 / 1000-1800), Monday to Sunday.
We are seeking to recruit a Registered Nurse to work within Cheviot District Nursing Team. You will work within a dynamic and motivated team delivering a variety of care needs alongside the wider health care team to patients in their own home.
Responsibilities
* Provide high quality nursing care to patients in their own homes as part of the community team.
* Work with the wider health care team to plan and deliver patient care in a variety of community settings.
Qualifications and Skills
* Current registration with the NMC.
* Experience of working in the community is desirable but not essential.
* Enthusiastic, caring, with excellent communication skills and able to adapt to different environments.
Requirements
* Driving licence is essential.
* The post is based at Jedburgh Health Centre in the first instance.
Compliance and Background Checks
From 1 April 2025, there may be changes to the level of criminal records check required. If the post is assessed as a regulated role, appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Details will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. All pre-employment checks will include entitlement to work in the UK and other necessary checks in line with NHS Scotland policy.
Right to Work in the UK
To work in the United Kingdom, individuals must have the relevant permission to work. NHS Scotland boards will check entitlement to work as part of pre-employment checks. For more information on routes of permission, refer to the GOV.UK guidance.
Sponsorship
In certain cases, sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible if the employer is a licensed sponsor and if the post meets visa requirements. This is subject to current sponsorship criteria.
Important Note
It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application.
Application and Equal Opportunity
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.
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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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