Community Learning Disability Nurse
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2025 |
| Location: | Shetland Islands, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | NHS Shetland Board |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 216215 |
Summary
Community Learning Disability Nurse (Ref: 216215)
Substantive
Full Time – 37 hours per week
Band 6 - Salary Range £41,608 - £50,702 per annum
Distant Island Allowance of £2,380 per annum
Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available
This is an excellent and exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning disability nurse to join our dynamic Community Learning disability nurse service Team. We are looking for registered nurses RLDN, with relevant nursing experience in community settings, crisis teams and ideally in rural areas. Post-graduate education would be advantageous.
Applicants should have a caring and compassionate nature and have a genuine interest in working with learning disabled and/or neurodivergent children and adults, as this service is an all-age service. The successful applicant will be expected to work Monday-Friday dayshifts.
Consideration may also be offered to newly qualified learning disability nurses who would start at Band 5 level initially (Salary £33,247 - £41,424 per annum).
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life
For an informal discussion, please contact Gary Docherty (Consultant Learning Disability Nurse) NHS Shetland – gary.docherty@nhs.scot or on 07385425036
Closing date: 22.06.25
Interview date: 03.07.25
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Substantive
Full Time – 37 hours per week
Band 6 - Salary Range £41,608 - £50,702 per annum
Distant Island Allowance of £2,380 per annum
Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available
This is an excellent and exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning disability nurse to join our dynamic Community Learning disability nurse service Team. We are looking for registered nurses RLDN, with relevant nursing experience in community settings, crisis teams and ideally in rural areas. Post-graduate education would be advantageous.
Applicants should have a caring and compassionate nature and have a genuine interest in working with learning disabled and/or neurodivergent children and adults, as this service is an all-age service. The successful applicant will be expected to work Monday-Friday dayshifts.
Consideration may also be offered to newly qualified learning disability nurses who would start at Band 5 level initially (Salary £33,247 - £41,424 per annum).
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life
For an informal discussion, please contact Gary Docherty (Consultant Learning Disability Nurse) NHS Shetland – gary.docherty@nhs.scot or on 07385425036
Closing date: 22.06.25
Interview date: 03.07.25
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.