253907 Staff Nurse

Nhs Dumfries & Galloway; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is seeking a motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Trauma & Orthopaedic ward in Dumfries on a fixed-term basis until 28 February 2027. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering patient-centred care for acute trauma and post-operative patients.

The role offers induction and support, with opportunities to develop skills in a busy acute setting while contributing to safe, quality care for our local community.

Qualifications

• Must be a Band 5 Staff Nurse with eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience in an acute or surgical setting is desirable but not essential; full induction and support will be provided.
• Commitment to delivering safe, person-centred care and to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a busy trauma and orthopaedic ward.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support acute and post-operative patients.
• Contribute to maintaining patient safety and effective clinical practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Professional development

Job description

Advertised location: Dumfries
Advertised salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Employment type: Fixed-term

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our Trauma & Orthopaedic ward on a fixed-term basis until 28/02/27, covering time limited leave.

Ward C6 is a busy and dynamic acute admissions ward specialising in the care of trauma and orthopaedic patients. You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals with a range of acute conditions and post-operative needs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A commitment to delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care
• Strong communication and teamworking skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development

Previous experience in an acute or surgical setting is desirable but not essential, as full support and induction will be provided.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a challenging and rewarding clinical environment.

INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES

To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/workwithus/

• Staff and patients across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy free, unlimited parking at all our hospital sites.

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND

Some of our posts may require you to undergo a criminal records check. Changes as of the 1 April 2025 to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership now sees more roles requiring PVG that may not have needed this check in the past. If you are successful in this role you will be notified which level of check is required by the recruitment team. If you would like to read more information please visit: Disclosure levels - mygov.scot

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

PUBLIC PROTECTION

Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

WORK VISA

If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION

NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.

Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).