Community Charge Nurse Lead – Uist

NHS National Services Scotland; Balivanich; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Islands Allowance

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a motivated Charge Nurse to join the Uist Community Nursing Team, based on the island of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides.

This Band 6 post (36 hours per week) leads a multidisciplinary team, enjoys autonomous practice, and contributes to ongoing professional development and service improvement.

The role requires a District Nurse qualification and strong leadership, with informal enquiries to Lizzie Bak. Closing date: 06/11/2026.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with post-registration experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team in community care.
• Provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care.
• Work autonomously within clinical governance.
• Participate in on-call and out-of-hours coverage.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

District Nurse qualification

Job description

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a motivated Charge Nurse to join the Uist Community Nursing Team, based on the island of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides.

This Band 6 post (36 hours per week) leads a multidisciplinary team, enjoys autonomous practice, and contributes to ongoing professional development and service improvement.

The role requires a District Nurse qualification and strong leadership, with informal enquiries to Lizzie Bak. Closing date: 06/11/2026.