Community Learning Disability Staff Nurse
Job Description
Fixed term 1 year.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and dynamic nurse who would like to be part of a friendly multi professional Learning Disability team within NHS Highland (South Zone). The nurse will work within Community Learning Disability Nurse Service, in the Inverness area. We require someone who can work as part of a team and autonomously with a person centred approach, excellent people skills, and is experienced in working positively with other agencies, care providers, and health workers. Clinical supervision will be provided by the Learning Disability Nurse Lead and there will be opportunities for peer supervision with other learning disability nurses within South & Mid
Full driving licence and use of own car for work purposes are an essential requirement of the post.
Informal enquiries to Heather Carr –
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.
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.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.
- Care and compassion
- Dignity and respect
- Openness, honesty and responsibility
- Quality and teamwork
