Paediatric Senior Community Staff Nurse - Internal Only

Note that this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

NHS Scotland

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Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net).

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paediatric Senior Community Staff Nurse who has a special interest in children with neuro-respiratory conditions within our Community Paediatric Nursing department based at Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock.

Hours

28.8 hours over 3 or 4 days

This post is offered on a permanent basis.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

You will work within the children's Community Nursing team which provides care for babies, children and young people throughout Ayrshire & Arran. You will be responsible for the care and support for children with neuro-respiratory and complex respiratory conditions as well as assisting our other community nursing services where required. The post holder will develop nurse led clinics with a focus on children with neuro-respiratory and complex respiratory conditions enhancing their care through targeted intervention. You will deliver high-quality family centred care and provide support in a variety of settings including clinics in the acute hospital and child development centre, schools, early years facilities and family homes.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

• First level children’s nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.
• Significant relevant experience, demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills for the role.
• Evidence of further education, for example, post-graduate certification/diploma/Continuous Professional Development in relevant area.
• Effective listening and interpersonal skills.
• Time management skills/ability to prioritise workload.
• Leadership skills.
• Excellent team working skills and the ability to work using own initiative.
• Evidence of effective problem solving skills.
• IT and database management skills.
• Independent Nurse Prescribing Qualification (Level 9 or Level 11) desired.

Further information on the requirements for the role

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Lorraine Kelly at or call .

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

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