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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community staff Nurse within our District Nursing Team based at Ailsa Hospital, Ayr.
Hours
Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 17:00 with a weekend working commitment. This is a fixed-term post for 1 year.
From April 2026
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
Requirements
UK Driving Licence is essential for this role.
What You Will Do
* You will have experience working as a qualified registered Nurse and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a variety of client groups in the community setting; previous community experience is desirable.
* You will be responsible for the management of the caseload in the absence of the Charge Nurse including supervision and deployment of staff.
* You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative and as a lone worker within a variety of settings in the community.
* You should be able to provide evidence of personal development and a willingness to undertake appropriate training.
Knowledge, Training and/or Experience Required For This Post
* Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC Registration
* The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent teamwork skills with the ability to work using own initiative
* Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Excellent time management skills
* Working knowledge of basic information technology
Further Information
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Natalie Bowie: Natalie.bowie@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate that you have the relevant permission to work. This permission is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. NHS Scotland Boards provide information in the Candidate Information Pack. 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 form.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. The salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
Additional Information For Candidates
* You should apply for this post by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland.
* DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
* Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please update your NHS Jobs Scotland account profile.
* Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
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