Community Nurse (Stronsay)

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team as a Community Nurse on the beautiful Stronsay island. This part-time role offers the chance to work in a unique remote setting, providing essential nursing services to a close-knit community. You'll be part of a dedicated team, delivering high-quality care and participating in on-call duties, all while developing a broad range of clinical skills. With a commitment to excellence in rural healthcare, this position is perfect for motivated nurses looking to make a real difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Experienced Band 5 nurse with up-to-date clinical knowledge.
• Interest in remote and rural healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to the island population as part of a health team.
• Assess, plan, and monitor quality of healthcare across the lifespan.
• Participate in 24-hour on-call duties when on duty.

Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Emergency Care

Community Nursing

Assessment Skills

Education

Nursing Degree

Band 5 Nurse Experience

Job description

Community Nurse (Stronsay) - Orcades Practice

Band 5: £33,479 – £41,322 including Distant Islands Allowance (pro rata per annum)

Part-time: 30.15 hours per week

Fixed Term: 12 months (while a service review takes place)

Position Overview

You will work on a rotational basis with an on-call commitment during duty days. This role offers an opportunity to develop new generalist skills and build on your experience. We are seeking a nurse whose skills and experience can contribute to our vision of becoming a centre of excellence in remote and rural healthcare.

About NHS Orkney

NHS Orkney aims to be a leader in remote and rural healthcare. We are recruiting an Island Community Nurse to support our team on Westray, providing relief cover. Stronsay, with approximately 350 residents, is part of the Orcades Practice, serving around 1,943 patients across six island practices. These practices operate 24/7 healthcare services, with weekly team meetings to share knowledge and support professional development.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver care to the island population as part of a small health team
• Assess, plan, and monitor the quality of healthcare across the lifespan
• Provide community and practice nursing services
• Offer emergency cover as required
• Participate in 24-hour on-call duties when on duty

Candidate Requirements

• Experienced Band 5 nurse
• Forward-thinking, highly motivated, with up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills
• Interest in working and developing a broad range of skills in a remote and rural setting

Additional Information

This position is subject to a PVG Scheme Record check.