Learning Disabilities Staff Nurse, Fixed Term (12 months), Inverness - HGH22144

Post Title: Learning Disabilities Staff Nurse

Location: The Orchard, Inverness

Hours: 36 Hours Per Week

Duration: Fixed Term (12 months)

Salary: £43,231 - £52,679 p.a.

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

Contact Details: Jacqueline Hirst Email: Jacqueline.Hirst@highland.gov.uk

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.

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

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

Nursing qualification in Learning Disabilities, Paediatrics or Adult.

Significant recent experience in Learning Disabilities.

Awareness of current professional nursing issues, legislation and GIRFEC

Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.