Community Nurse Team Lead

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.

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 to work within the Community Nursing Service within Dundee. The above post offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic Nurse to lead District Nursing Teams within a locality in Dundee City. A proven track record in change management would be an advantage as Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership are in the implementation phase of Transforming Primary Care Services. The post holder will work with senior managers to develop and embed a new model’s of working to care for patients in Dundee. Excellent leadership skills are required including those for the daily management of skill mixed teams, maximising opportunities and improving outcomes for the population in Dundee. The roles will include a blend of people management, clinical leadership, and clinical practice. Please see job description for other requirements.

The post holder must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register and will hold a Specialist Practitioner Qualification in Community Nursing in the Home.

This post would be considered for job share.

Informal enquiries to:

Claire Young

Community Nurse Manager

Claire.young4@nhs.scot

Hours of work are: 36 hrs per week

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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