Community Nurse Leader (Band 6) – Outer Hebrides

Nhs Western Isles; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Western Isles’ Uist Community Nursing Team in Benbecula is seeking an experienced Charge Nurse (Band 6) to lead and develop a multidisciplinary community nursing service across the Uists, including out-of-hours on-call coverage.

This 36-hour-per-week post offers autonomy, professional development, and the chance to make a tangible impact in a rural healthcare setting with superb work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with post-registration experience.
• District Nurse qualification preferred.
• Leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide autonomous community nursing care.
• Contribute to service development and improvement.
• Involvement in out-of-hours on-call service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

District Nurse qualification

Nurse registration

Job description

NHS Western Isles’ Uist Community Nursing Team in Benbecula is seeking an experienced Charge Nurse (Band 6) to lead and develop a multidisciplinary community nursing service across the Uists, including out-of-hours on-call coverage.

This 36-hour-per-week post offers autonomy, professional development, and the chance to make a tangible impact in a rural healthcare setting with superb work-life balance.