Medical 2 Charge Nurse
NHS Western Isles, Stornoway, Western Isles
Medical 2 Charge Nurse
Band 6 (£39,912 - £48,635)
NHS Western Isles, Stornoway, Western Isles
- Part time
- Permanent
Posted today, 21 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full 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.
Western Isles Hospital, Macaulay Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2AF
Charge Nurse
Erisort / Medical 2
Band 6 - £39,912 to £48,635 pro rata
Plus £1,349 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata
29.7 Hours per Week
Permanent Contract
Are you interested in working and living in the Western Isles, a unique area of natural beauty with clean air, no traffic jams and the opportunity to explore a variety of outdoor leisure activities, cultural activities, as well as a wealth of traditional craft and music related pursuits, with daily travel connections to the mainland via air and ferry ? If this opportunity appeals, then we have the vacancy for you.
Medical ward 2 is a 16 bedded general medical ward comprising of acute adult medicine, stroke and 4 bedded acute medical assessment unit. Erisort Ward is a 16 bedded Respiratory unit.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic charge nurse who will have:
* The ability to demonstrate clinical excellence in nursing practice.
* The ability to facilitate and manage change within the clinical environment.
* Commitment to the delivery of evidence based care.
* Be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with a flexible team orientated approach.
* Provide nursing leadership and expertise and contribute to the education, training and support of fellow health professionals.
* Provide clinical and operational support to the SCN.
This post will require Day/Night Rotation.
For further information regarding this post please contact Interim SCN Mrs Suzanne Maclean, Medical 2 Tel:
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description.
Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ , còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.
Any further queries please contact Tel: .
Closing Date 6th January 2025