Registered Nurse - Skye Centre - Health Centre

NHS National Services Scotland; Carstairs; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Registered Nurse for the Skye Centre. The role involves delivering comprehensive care, including wound and palliative care, in a high-security environment. Applicants must be registered nurses with a degree in nursing. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and allowances.

Qualifications

• Professional/clinical knowledge obtained through training to degree level.
• Registration on the NMC single professional register for Adult Nursing and/or Mental Nursing/Learning Disability Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of physical health needs in line with treatment plans.
• Participate independently in high-quality care in a secure environment.

Skills

Wound Care

Palliative Care

Chronic Disease Management

Education

Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse – Skye Centre

AfC Band 5 (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,679.10 per annum (pro rata) and a High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance of £4,030.01 per annum (pro rata).
Hours – 37*
Contract Duration – Permanent

Post Details –

The Skye Centre provides a high-quality, individually focused service that includes therapeutic, recreational, social, vocational, educational, and physical health services. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Practice Nurse and support staff to deliver a range of physical health needs, including wound care, palliative care, and chronic disease management, in line with patients’ treatment plans and personal choices.

The individual will work as part of the Health Centre team alongside the Practice Nurse and support staff. The successful candidate will participate independently, working in partnership with patients and across clinical disciplines. You will contribute to high-quality care in a secure environment through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, maintaining safety at all times.

Experience –

Applicants should have professional/clinical knowledge obtained through training to degree level. Registration on the NMC single professional register for Adult Nursing and/or Mental Nursing/Learning Disability Nursing is required.

Closing Date –

Applications close at 11.59pm on 25 May 2025. For informal discussions, contact Marcus Topping, Practice Nurse, at 01555 842149 or Jacqueline Garrity, Skye Centre Manager, at 01555 842056.

For queries or assistance with the application process, contact the HR Team at [e-mail].

Equality and Diversity

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is representative and respectful. Applications are welcomed from all sections of society. Due to the high-security nature of the hospital, applications from individuals under 18 are accepted for non-clinical roles; applicants for clinical roles must be 18 or older. For questions, contact [e-mail].

Right to Work

Legal eligibility to work in the UK must be demonstrated. NHS Scotland checks this as part of pre-employment. For details, visit the GOV.UK website. Sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa is not available, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Reduced Working Week –

Starting 1 April 2024, the NHS working week in Scotland will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours, with pro-rata adjustments for part-time staff. Implementation may vary across departments to ensure safety and operational needs. Remuneration will be adjusted accordingly.