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Staff Nurse
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN INTERNAL VACANCY ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT NHS SCOTLAND STAFF
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About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Nurse to join the Border Stroke and Margaret Kerr Unit. There are 23 hours available.
Applications are invited from Adult Registered General Nurses (RGNs) with experience in, or an interest in:
- Stroke care
- Palliative and end-of-life care
Background
Border Stroke Unit
- 14-bedded unit catering to direct admissions and repatriation from medical wards for rehabilitative care following stroke.
- Recently linked with NHS Lothian for a thrombectomy service (5 days per week), providing direct post-procedure care.
- Multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred care.
- Environment requires adaptability due to unpredictable workload.
Margaret Kerr Unit (Palliative Care)
- 8-bedded ward specialising in palliative and end-of-life care.
- Focus on complex patient and family support, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
- Teamwork-heavy environment with emotional challenges but high satisfaction.
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Shift Patterns: Nights, days, and weekends.
Training & Teamwork
- Opportunities for further training available.
- Supported team culture with welcoming colleagues.
Enquiries
Informal queries should be directed to: Heather Hawkins (SCN, BSU/MKU) Phone: 01896 826011 or 01896 827919 Email: heather.hawkins@borders.scot.nhs.uk
About NHS Borders
NHS Borders offers:
- A supportive growth environment.
- Opportunities to influence positive change.
- Impactful work with a national healthcare team.
Employment Requirements
UK Work Rights
- All candidates must fulfil UK work permissions to be eligible.
- Validated evidenced options include:
- UK Visa/Skilled Worker Visa
- EU Settled/Pre-settled Status
- Full details available on GOV.UK website.
Unless Otherwise Eligible, sponsorship may be considered for NHS Workforce Visa requirements but is subject to:
- Licenced employer sponsorship.
- Minimum salary threshold and qualification confirmation.
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