Vaccination and CTAC Nurse
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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.
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 for a Primary Care Staff Nurse within our Community Treatment Care (CTAC) service based in Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership working as part of an integrated nursing team model and wider General Practice multidisciplinary team.
The role is offered on a part-time basis (29.1 hours) working Monday – Friday. The main base will be Oban although travel throughout the locality is essential.
The post holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality nursing care in line with the new GP contract terms. You will become an integral part of the extended Primary Care Team, working collaboratively with GP Practices, Community Nursing colleagues, and a range of Allied Health Professionals to provide excellent, person-centred care to our community.
This role is ideal for someone who brings strong time-management skills, adaptability, and a genuine passion for holistic patient care. Experience in areas such as basic and complex wound care, phlebotomy, ear irrigation, vaccinations, patient observations, and ECGs is desirable however, full training will be provided for the right candidate.
We welcome applicants who are both Newly Qualified and Nurse Registrants interested in a career in Primary/Community Care.
UK Driving Licence/Car Access:
A UK car licence/car access is essential to this role.
Please note interviews will be conducted in person at Mid Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care Centre.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Eleanor Heald, Senior Charge Nurse, Eleanor.Heald@scot.nhs.uk
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.