Learning Disabilities Staff Nurse

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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 exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning Disabilities position at The Orchard in Inverness at 22.5 hours per week.

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.

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.


Informal enquiries regarding the post to: Shirley Jack Tel: 01463 644423


Application Forms and Job Descriptions are available online here: https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/358637 reference number – HGH15626. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application please contact Business Support 01955 608279 (24 hour Voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.


Please quote reference in the subject line of your email – HGH15626.


Closing date for completed applications: Monday 1st April 2024



NHS Highland
Direct Employer


Inverness, (United Kingdom)

Company Profile

1 April 2024
Location: United Kingdom Scotland Inverness
Salary: Band 5 (£30,229 - £37,664) per year
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

Only direct applications will be considered.

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