RT7 259434 District Nurse Specialist Practitioner – Annex 21

Job Description

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.

Annex 21 Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a trainee Specialist Practitioner District Nurse within the East Inverness District Nursing Team.

The post holder will be provided with support, study leave and course fees to complete the PG/Dip/MSc Advanced Practice District Nursing over 2 years through Robert Gordon University.

The post holder will be based in Inverness East but there is a requirement to undertake placements out with the area to either Dingwall or Nairn.

The successful applicant will be expected to work 36 hours between the hours of 8am to 6pm over 7 days including Public Holidays.

You must be on the NMC Register and have a minimum of 3 years community nursing experience and be able to demonstrate community nursing skills, leadership, interpersonal and motivational skills as this is a development post building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice.

Informal Enquiries:

Kim Maclean

Mobile –

Claire McDonnell

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• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
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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