Learning Disabilities Staff Nurse, The Orchard, Inverness (2 vacancies - 27.63 or 29.6 hours per week)

Job Description

Post Title: Learning Disabilities Staff Nurse (2 vacancies)
Location: The Orchard, Inverness
Hours: 27.63 Hours & 29.6 Hours respectively per week
Duration: Fixed term - 6 Months & 3 Months respectively (with possible extensions)
Salary: £23,882 - £29,672 p.a. and £25,558 - £31,788 p.a. respectively (£31,892 - £39,735 pro rata)

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Details: Katrina Bucknall Tel: 07919 410302

Job Purpose: To work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of care to Children and Families affected by Disability – both Learning and Physical, in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, local and national health and safety legislation and Highland Council Policies and Procedures.

In the absence of the Manager, Depute or Senior Nurse, takes charge of the Orchard ensuring safe, effective running of the Unit.

To develop own clinical experience and be responsible for the teaching, supervision and, when applicable, assessment of nursing students.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions Team Tel: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Nursing qualification in Learning Disabilities, Paediatrics or Adult.

Significant recent experience in Learning Disabilities.