Community Nurse

Nhs Highland; Lairg; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NHS Highland is looking for a Band 5 Community Nurse to join our team in Lochinver, West Sutherland. This permanent post offers 30 hours per week, with a varied caseload and a wide range of community nursing skills, including assessment, care planning, wound management and end-of-life care.

You will work closely with other health and social care professionals in a rural setting, requiring flexibility, strong communication and the ability to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in community nursing or primary care is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-quality, person-centred home and community care.
• Assess patients, plan care and manage wounds.
• Support long-term conditions and palliative/end-of-life care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a rural setting.

Description du poste

Community Nurse

Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)

Job reference: 263479

Job closing date: 11/11/2026

Location: Lochinver Location

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 30

Department: Community Nursing

Employer: NHS Highland

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Community Nurse to join our team in Lochinver, West Sutherland.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse to work as part of our community nursing team, providing high-quality, person-centred care to patients within their own homes and community settings.

The role offers a varied caseload and the opportunity to develop a broad range of community nursing skills, including assessment and care planning, wound management, long-term condition support, palliative and end-of-life care, and working closely with other health and social care professionals.

You will be joining a supportive team working across a rural locality, where good communication, flexibility and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team are essential.

We welcome applications from experienced nurses as well as those who are newly qualified or new to community nursing, with support and development available to help you build your skills and confidence in the role.

Driving requirement

A driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential due to the rural nature of the post. Pool vans may be available.

If you are looking for a varied and rewarding nursing role where you can make a real difference to people within their own communities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Informal enquiries

Jenny Peasley - Integrated Team Manager - [e-mail]

Charlotte Appleby - APPL - [e-mail]

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

Visit nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers to find out more about living and working in our area. Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers.

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.