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For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Who We AreNHS Ayrshire and Arran is 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)
Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse based at Woodland View, Ayrshire Central Hospital.
What You Will Do
As a registered general nurse working within Long Term Conditions at Woodland View, Ayrshire Central Hospital in Irvine you will have experience as a qualified registered general nurse and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing programmes of care for patients with complex, palliative and end of life needs. You will be highly motivated and prepared to innovate and develop practice and work as part of an integrated and multi-disciplinary team, providing person-centred care to patients and their families.
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
Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills are essential along with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. You should have an awareness of relevant legislation, policies, standards, best practice statements, guidelines and capability frameworks. You should be able to provide evidence of personal development and a willingness to undertake appropriate training.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Please note this post is not within the mental health wards within Woodland View.
Hours: 22.7 per week
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Lynn McLaughlin,
From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so
Additional Information For Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
DO NOT
upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jtQ6MIrW view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jtQ6MIrW note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
Please contact
JobTrain Candidate Support Hub
: www.jobsincare.com/job/jtQ6MIrW - for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser “
Google Chrome
” or “
Microsoft Edge
” when using JobTrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for
internal candidates only
. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full
UK/EU/EEA
licence.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.jobsincare.com/job/jtQ6MIrW are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is 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)
Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse based at Woodland View, Ayrshire Central Hospital.
What You Will Do
As a registered general nurse working within Long Term Conditions at Woodland View, Ayrshire Central Hospital in Irvine you will have experience as a qualified registered general nurse and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing programmes of care for patients with complex, palliative and end of life needs. You will be highly motivated and prepared to innovate and develop practice and work as part of an integrated and multi-disciplinary team, providing person-centred care to patients and their families.
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
Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills are essential along with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. You should have an awareness of relevant legislation, policies, standards, best practice statements, guidelines and capability frameworks. You should be able to provide evidence of personal development and a willingness to undertake appropriate training.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Please note this post is not within the mental health wards within Woodland View.
Hours: 22.7 per week
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Lynn McLaughlin,
From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so
Additional Information For Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
DO NOT
upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jtQ6MIrW view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jtQ6MIrW note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
Please contact
JobTrain Candidate Support Hub
: www.jobsincare.com/job/jtQ6MIrW - for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser “
Google Chrome
” or “
Microsoft Edge
” when using JobTrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for
internal candidates only
. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full
UK/EU/EEA
licence.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.jobsincare.com/job/jtQ6MIrW are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is 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)
Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse based at Woodland View, Ayrshire Central Hospital.
What You Will Do
As a registered general nurse working within Long Term Conditions at Woodland View, Ayrshire Central Hospital in Irvine you will have experience as a qualified registered general nurse and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing programmes of care for patients with complex, palliative and end of life needs. You will be highly motivated and prepared to innovate and develop practice and work as part of an integrated and multi-disciplinary team, providing person-centred care to patients and their families.
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
Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills are essential along with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. You should have an awareness of relevant legislation, policies, standards, best practice statements, guidelines and capability frameworks. You should be able to provide evidence of personal development and a willingness to undertake appropriate training.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Please note this post is not within the mental health wards within Woodland View.
Hours: 22.7 per week
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Lynn McLaughlin,
From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so
Additional Information For Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
DO NOT
upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jtQ6MIrW view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jtQ6MIrW note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
Please contact
JobTrain Candidate Support Hub
: www.jobsincare.com/job/jtQ6MIrW - for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser “
Google Chrome
” or “
Microsoft Edge
” when using JobTrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for
internal candidates only
. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full
UK/EU/EEA
licence.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.jobsincare.com/job/jtQ6MIrW are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.
2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.
Clinical Skills:
1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.
2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.
3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.
4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.
6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).
Soft Skills:
1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.
5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills:
1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.
3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).
Continuing Professional Development:
1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.
Employment Considerations:
1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.
2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.
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