Arthroplasty Clinical Nurse Specialist

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.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and dynamic team that delivers exceptional care and support to post-op arthroplasty patients within NHS Highland. The team also provides advice to healthcare professionals and GPs.

The ideal candidate should have good IT skills and excellent verbal communication skills, with extensive knowledge of orthopaedics, especially joint replacements.

The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team but also independently.

Informal enquiries can be directed to:
Kay MacGregor, Clinical Nurse Manager, Surgical Directorate,

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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 strive to foster a positive culture supported by our NHS and Social Care values: our NHS and Social Care values .

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