Senior Staff Nurse

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. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse with significant experience in SACT, and intravenous administration of treatments for autoimmune diseases (IBD, MS, RA, etc), to join our developing team in the Systemic Therapies Unit (within the Renal and Systemic Therapies Unit). As part of the Caithness General Redesign Programme, this new model of care provides day-case services to improve care and reduce the need for prolonged hospital stay, thus treating the population on an outpatient basis. We are looking for a candidate who is pro-active, dynamic and motivated to further develop our staff and the needs of our fast paced and diverse working unit. As part of a satellite integrated team, and with the support of the Senior Charge Nurse, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of care within the setting, leading the team on a daily basis and coordinating patient care and management of the unit. The candidate must be able to demonstrate good organisation and communication skills, and will facilitate change within the delivery of the service as an integral part of its shaping. The post holder will be required to be adaptable and able to demonstrate leadership skills. If you are interested in developing your skills in a senior role, the team at the Systemic Therapies Unit would like to hear from you. This is a part-time permanent post 29.7 hrs per week, to be worked in accordance with service requirements. Informal enquiries and arranged drop-in visits are welcomed and encouraged by Donna Swanson, Senior Charge Nurse, Systemic Therapies Unit, Caithness General Hospital, Wick, Tel: 01955 880 348 Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing or by telephoning 01955 880404/880410. Please quote Jobtrain reference: 196751 on all correspondence ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes Posts close at midnight on the indicated date For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser 'Google Chrome' or 'Microsoft Edge' when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland 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. 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 NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.