Pre-Registration (International) Learning/Intellectual Disabilities Nurses
Full time 37 hours per week
Band 5 £30,229 - £37,664 (commencing Band 4 £30,019)
Permanent contract
New Craigs Hospital – Inverness, NHS Highland

NHS Highland is seeking experienced Registered Learning/Intellectual Disabilities Nurses from outside of the United Kingdom.

We are looking for experienced, friendly and enthusiastic individuals who would like join NHS Highland on a permanent contract. We are committed to assisting you to achieve your UK NMC registration through our OSCE practice education programme.

You are required to have successfully undertaken the NMC Learning Disabilities nurse (RNLD) test of competency part 1 (CBT) and meet the English language requirements (required of your NMC application) prior to your application. You must also be educated to degree level in Nursing, with 2 years of post-graduation experience solely in a Learning/Intellectual Disabilities Nurse role. Driving licence is essential or willingness to work towards as soon as successful to post.

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As part of this exciting opportunity we will support you through a fully funded in-house, highly successful, person-centred education programme to prepare for your Test of Competence Part 2 (OSCE) exam and obtain your full UK NMC registration. NHS Highland currently hold a 100% pass rate for candidates undertaking their NMC Test of Competence.

We have a strong commitment to provide support for Learning/Intellectual Disabilities Nurses utilising a structured development programme and preceptorship. The aim of this programme is to provide a broad base of experience with post graduate development opportunities across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. This structured progression route provides the opportunity to consolidate your learning and develop knowledge, skills and competence in a supportive environment. All Pre-Registration International Learning/Intellectual Disabilities Nurses will be supported to complete Flying Start NHS in their first year.

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There are huge benefits to living in the Highlands and a wealth of knowledge and skills in our communities.  Our mix of urban, remote and rural and island communities make NHS Highland a unique place to live and work.  Frequently voted as one of the happiest places to be we can offer you a quality of life that you don’t get elsewhere.  We enjoy some of the cleanest air in the UK and access to exercise outdoors amongst beautiful scenery.  Our communities are close-knit and supportive, and as a major employer, we have the power to develop career paths that retain and attract talent to the area.

You will be extremely motivated and passionate about delivering high quality compassionate care to our patients and their families in line with organisational values. You will have the ability to remain calm under pressure and be able to work effectively within busy and experienced clinical teams.

Experience and preferences will be considered however clinical placement will be based upon current vacancies.

Successful candidates will commence as a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner before progressing to Band 5 Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse.

These posts are subject to PVG Scheme Record checks.

If sufficient number of applications are received this position may close early.