Staff Nurse Learning Disabilities, Inverness

Job Description

Post Title:     Staff Nurse Learning Disabilities                                    
Location:       The Orchard, Inverness                            
Hours:           28 hours per week              
Duration:       Permanent               
Salary:           Band 5 £19,490 - £24,576 p.a. (£26,104 - £32,915 pro rata)            

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

Contact Person:  Shirley Jack Tel: 01463 644420

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 Business Support, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

If you require assistance to complete and application form please email employ.ability@highland.gov.uk and mark for attention of Kim/Fiona.

The Highland Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing within the workplace.

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

Shortlisted 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.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Awareness of current professional nursing issues, legislation and GIRFEC
• Registration with NMC, qualification in RNLD, RSCN or RGN