Staff Nurse Learning Disabilities HGH

Job Description

Post

Title:

Staff Nurse Learning Disabilities
Location:
Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration:
Permanent
Salary:
Band 5 £ 33,247 - £41,424 per annum

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

Contact Details:
Paul Kennedy Tel:

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.

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.

Works as a practitioner in compliance with appropriate legislative frameworks, including Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements, Child Protection. Children (Scotland) Acts, and Highland Council Policies and Guidelines.

Nursing qualification in Learning Disabilities, Paediatrics or Adult