Paediatric Community Staff Nurse
Job Description
Job title: Paediatric Community Staff Nurse
Company: NHS Scotland
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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
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What you will do:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Paediatric Community Staff Nurse to join our Children’s Community Nursing Team to work within our child development centre. You will provide professional advice, care and support to children and families in the community and will work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team and other agencies.
You will work as a member of the child development team providing high quality service to babies, children and young people with developmental or complex needs, and their families and as an accessible and approachable member of the team provide a point of contact. You will also have a responsibility for implementing evidence based practice and supporting and guiding junior staff.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
As a registered children’s nurse with current NMC registration, you will actively seek out new learning experiences in relation to paediatric knowledge, skills and competencies relating to children’s health, wellbeing, palliative and end of life care needs.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills are required and evidence of professional and personal development is highly desirable.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
1 post – 30 hours per week
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Car licence is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Aileen Crichton, Clinical Nurse Manager for Community Paediatrics on 07769882128
or email aileen.crichton@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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Expected salary:
Location: Irvine, North Ayrshire
