Critical Care are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join our department.
We have a 28.75 hpw Permanent post available within our 17 bedded unit.
Shifts are worked in a 12.5 hour pattern covering both days and nights.
Critical care patients include a mixture of level 1 and 2 Surgical and Medical High Dependency patients as well as Level 3 Intensive Care patients.
We welcome all new members of staff to our team; experience is not essential as we can support new staff with our training pack and the support of our Critical Care Educator.
Training will be given continuously to ensure you have the knowledge and skills required to work in a Critical Care Environment.
Minimum Requirements:
This post is currently advertised for nurses who possess a full UK NMC registration as a start date is required in the next month or two depending on notice periods. If you are qualifying with full UK registration in 2025 and would like the opportunity to work with us, we strongly recommend applying through the Newly Qualified Nurse recruitment process which will be advertised soon when your application will be considered.
Informal enquiries to: Kerry.caldwell@nhs.scot or Tel: 01387 241181
Additional Information For Candidates:
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APPLICATION PROCESS:
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY:
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
PUBLIC PROTECTION:
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM:
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.
Please ensure the vacancy salary meets the minimum salary required for sponsorship. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION:
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies. Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC etc).
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