Community Staff Nurse (AW)

NHS Borders; Melrose; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders is seeking a registered nurse to join the District Nursing Service in Tweeddale, delivering high quality, person-centred care in patients' homes. This band 5 role is 26.5 hours per week on a fixed term until 31 March 2026.

The post requires NMC registration, excellent communication, and the ability to travel across neighbouring localities with a full driving licence; community nursing experience is desirable but not essential. Pro-rata salary applies for part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration.
• Excellent communication and adaptable approach.
• Leadership and commitment to continuing development.
• Full driving licence with ability to travel across neighbouring localities to meet service need.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Driving Licence

Education

NMC Registration as a Registered Nurse

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

Compassion Kindness Integrity Teamwork Excellence

Fixed term until 31/3/2026

Band 5 Staff Nurse, District Nursing Service. 26.5 hours/ week

An opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join one of hour district nursing teams in the Tweeddale locality.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our dynamic and motivated District Nursing Service. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a community setting, supporting patients in their own homes. We are committed to delivering high quality, person-centred care, providing skilled nursing interventions to those on our caseload.

Applicants for this post require registered nursing experience and should be able to demonstrate leadership, good communication skills and evidence of continuing development.

Requirements

• NMC Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Excellent communication skills and a caring, adaptable approach.
• Community nursing experience is desirable but not essential.
• A full driving licence is essential, with flexibility to travel across neighbouring localities to meet service need.

The post is based within Tweeddale locality

Please note: the salary quoted is for full-time hours (36 hrs per week). For appointments to part-time hours, the salary will be pro-rata.

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

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