Senior Community Learning Disability Nurse

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.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Learning Disability Nurse to work within Caithness based in Thurso.

You will work within an Integrated Health and Social Care Team. 

You will be required to carry out assessments, care planning, care implementation and reviews working closely with other members of the Integrated Team for the people living with Learning Disabilities and their families, in the Caithness.

You will need to demonstrate a broad range of clinical therapeutic work as well as being able to work both independently and within the multi-disciplinary team setting.

The applicant should be willing to travel effectively and efficiently. A pool car may be available.

This is a permanent 37.5 hours per week post.

Relocation package available to the successful candidate.

Informal queries to:  Heather Carr. Lead Nurse Learning Disability Team, South and Mid, Mob: 07870 815727 e-mail: heather.carr@nhs.scot or Marie Cuthbert, Integrated Team Manager, East Caithness, Mob: 07974 107022,  Email: marie.cuthbert2@nhs.scot.  

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