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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.

Registered Nurse

Day Hospital and Chemotherapy

Band 5 £30,229 to £37,664 (pro rata)

Plus £1,279 Distant Islands Allowance (pro rata)

15 Hours per Week

Permanent Post

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Registered Nurse to join our small team of nurses in the Day Hospital/Chemotherapy services at Western Isles Hospital.

The Day Hospital/Chemotherapy service is situated within the Ambulatory Care Unit and provides a wide range of day case therapies and diagnostic investigations such as: infusion service (including SACT Chemotherapies, Monoclonal Antibodies, Iron infusions etc) blood transfusions, venesections, ambulatory monitors, TIA clinic and CT coronary angiography.

Applicants should ideally have post registration experience working in acute care and have an interest in Chemotherapy Nursing. They will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced nurses and Clinical Nurse Specialists.

The applicant should show commitment to delivery of high quality, safe, evidence based and effective care. You should also be able to demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and education. Applicants should have completed their SACT Administration course or show a willingness to complete the course within the first 6 months.

For further information regarding this post please contact: Coleen Macleod Ambulatory Care Senior Charge Nurse, [email protected], tel: 01851 704704.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website:https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a Job Description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ , còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

Any further queries please contact Tel: 01851 762027.

Closing Date 24th May 2023

NHS Western Isles Benefits

• Benefits include a standard working week of 37.5 hours, with pay enhancements to reward weekends, nights and overtime working. This ranges from time plus 88% to time plus 30% depending on your pay band and shifts you work.
• Between 35 and 41 days leave entitlement (inclusive of public holidays) depending on length of service
• Automatic enrolment into the high quality NHS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Policies that enhance your wellbeing and work-life balance including with promotion of flexible working and access to paid special leave.

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