Registered Nurse - Medical Assessment Unit Job at NHS Scotland, East Kilbride G75

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Job Description

Please note the salary will be pro rata for part time posts.


As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision.

The post holder may be required to demonstrate procedures to and supervise registered and/or unregistered staff, as well as student nurses.

Duties may vary with the type of ward/department and the degree of patient dependency

Additional required for staff with post registration experience

The post holder will direct, coordinate and supervise, where appropriate, the work of other staff within the ward or department to promote best practice in relation to patient care.


In the absence of the senior charge nurse/team leader, or deputy, the post holder will provide cover to ensure effective operation of the ward/department.

Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration.


The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative.

Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Laura Shankland/Nicola Hendry, Senior Charge Nurse on 01355 584991.


For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact allison.mir @lana rkshire.scot.nhs.uk stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.


Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.


Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.


Applications from candidates who require a Tier 2 Certificate of sponsorship (formerly Work Permits) will only be considered if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for this post. For further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based System which now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

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