You need excellent communication skills, dialysis unit experience, good manual dexterity, and a car license/ownership for this role.

You will care for chronic renal patients, administer renal replacement therapy, engage in lifelong learning, contribute to research, and demonstrate ongoing professional development.

Research & Development

Healthcare

Their mission is to provide healthcare services that are accessible to all residents of Scotland, promoting health and wellbeing while delivering high-quality care. Their purpose encompasses delivering comprehensive healthcare services, from primary care to specialized treatments, with a focus on improving health outcomes and ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all Scottish residents. They also emphasize public health initiatives and disease prevention strategies to enhance the overall health of the population.

Science & Healthcare

NHS Scotland

THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN 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 opportunity has arisen for a permanent Staff Nurse based at University Hospital Crosshouse & University Hospital Ayr. What You Will Do As a registered General Nurse working within the renal unit setting you will gain experience in all aspects of caring for a chronic renal patient and carrying out their renal replacement therapy. The renal unit offers a commitment to lifelong learning and the candidate will be able to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development through the education programme developed by the renal practice development nurse. You will have to be involved in research and development and maintaining best practice and need to be able to show evidence of personal development. For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job You should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills together with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Knowledge and skills of working in a dialysis unit within Ayrshire and Arran is essential. Good manual dexterity is essential as the successful candidate will be inserting dialysis needles and working with permanent lines and setting up dialysis machines. For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification Hours 23.7 per week. Working day or night shift at University Hospital Crosshouse and work day shift at University Hospital Ayr. Driving Licence/Car Ownership Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role. If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: SCN Fiona McFadyen and DCN Charlene McBride on 01563 577492 or / Charlene.McBride@aapct.scot.nhs.uk Additional Information For Candidates * You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain. * DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. * Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted. * For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: * To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: * Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. * Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates. * Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : - for advice and support with any system issues. * We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain. * Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. * Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran. * Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. * NHS Ayrshire and Arran 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 UK Visas and Immigrations. 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 at We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRANNHS 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 opportunity has arisen for a permanent Staff Nurse based at University Hospital Crosshouse & University Hospital Ayr.What You Will DoAs a registered General Nurse working within the renal unit setting you will gain experience in all aspects of caring for a chronic renal patient and carrying out their renal replacement therapy.The renal unit offers a commitment to lifelong learning and the candidate will be able to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development through the education programme developed by the renal practice development nurse.You will have to be involved in research and development and maintaining best practice and need to be able to show evidence of personal development.For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job descriptionKnowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The JobYou should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills together with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Knowledge and skills of working in a dialysis unit within Ayrshire and Arran is essential.Good manual dexterity is essential as the successful candidate will be inserting dialysis needles and working with permanent lines and setting up dialysis machines.For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specificationHours23.7 per week.Working day or night shift at University Hospital Crosshouse and work day shift at University Hospital Ayr.Driving Licence/Car OwnershipCar licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:SCN Fiona McFadyen and DCN Charlene McBride on 01563 577492 or / Charlene.McBride@aapct.scot.nhs.ukAdditional Information For Candidates * You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain. * DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. * Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted. * For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: * To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: * Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. * Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates. * Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : - for advice and support with any system issues. * We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain. * Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. * Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran. * Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. * NHS Ayrshire and Arran 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 UK Visas and Immigrations. 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 at      We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

Staff Nurse - NHS Scotland

&lt;strong&gt;THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Staff Nurse based at University Hospital Crosshouse &amp;amp; University Hospital Ayr.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You Will Do&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;As a registered General Nurse working within the renal unit setting you will gain experience in all aspects of caring for a chronic renal patient and carrying out their renal replacement therapy.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The renal unit offers a commitment to lifelong learning and the candidate will be able to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development through the education programme developed by the renal practice development nurse.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will have to be involved in research and development and maintaining best practice and need to be able to show evidence of personal development.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;You should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills together with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Knowledge and skills of working in a dialysis unit within Ayrshire and Arran is essential.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Good manual dexterity is essential as the successful candidate will be inserting dialysis needles and working with permanent lines and setting up dialysis machines.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hours&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;23.7 per week.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Working day or night shift at University Hospital Crosshouse and work day shift at University Hospital Ayr.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Driving Licence/Car Ownership&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;SCN Fiona McFadyen and DCN Charlene McBride on 01563 577492 or / Charlene.McBride@aapct.scot.nhs.uk&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Information For Candidates&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : - for advice and support with any system issues.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;NHS Ayrshire and Arran 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 UK Visas and Immigrations. 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 at &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.&lt;/strong&gt;

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