Team Nurse - Edinburgh ARBD

This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in health and social care integration and joint working.

Penumbra Milestone is a partnership with NHS Lothian, City of Edinburgh Council (Department of Health and Social Care) and Waverley Care.

It is an alcohol-free 10-bedded step-down unit to provide short-term care for vulnerable men and women, aged 18+, who have a diagnosis of Alcohol Related Brain Damage (ARBD).

The emphasis on the unit is to maintain capacity to reduce delay in acute hospitals whilst providing an environment conducive to rehabilitation and recovery from the patient’s cognitive impairment.

The post holder will deliver safe and effective nursing care to people who have Alcohol Related Brain Damage, and associated health conditions. They will liaise and work in partnership with the relevant statutory, voluntary and independent agencies, ensuring that the work of Penumbra is promoted and publicised in a positive manner.

Important information:

This is a 12-months fixed term contract (maternity cover).

Closing Date: Wednesday 27th October 2021 at 7pm.

Working hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week).

Shift pattern: 3 shifts of 12.5 hours each per week, on a rolling 3-week rota pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; and Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

Annual leave: 33 days per annum including public holidays.

Special Conditions: Additional shift and on call allowances where applicable will be given, will involve evenings, nights and weekend working.

Covid 19: During the COVID-Pandemic this post remains essential frontline work and is based within the service.