Senior Community Nurse (Stronsay)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in remote healthcare seeks a Senior Community Nurse to join their vibrant team in Orkney. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a supportive community, focusing on delivering high-quality healthcare across all ages. As part of a small team, you will lead clinical efforts, provide emergency cover, and develop new generalist skills while enjoying the scenic beauty of Orkney. If you are a motivated Band 6 nurse eager to make a difference in remote settings, this position could be your next rewarding challenge.

Qualifications

• Experienced Band 6 nurses with up-to-date clinical skills.
• Motivated individuals interested in remote healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver community healthcare with clinical leadership.
• Responsible for assessment and quality monitoring.

Skills

Community Nursing

Clinical Leadership

Emergency Care

Patient Assessment

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Band 6 Experience

Job description

Senior Community Nurse (Stronsay), Edinburgh

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 853d56505da1

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description:

GP Surgery Stronsay

Position: Senior Community Nurse (Stronsay)

Location: Orcades Practice, Westray, Orkney

Salary: Band 6 £41,449 - £50,222 including Distant Islands Allowance pro rata per annum

Part-time: 30.15 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term for 12 months during a service review

This role involves working on a rotational basis with on-call commitments during duty days.

Are you ready to develop new generalist skills and build on your experience? Can your nursing skills contribute to our vision of excellence in remote and rural healthcare?

NHS Orkney aims to be a leader in remote healthcare and seeks 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 about 1,943 patients across six island practices, providing 24/7 healthcare. Weekly team meetings facilitate knowledge sharing and peer support.

The post holder will be part of a small team delivering community healthcare, responsible for clinical and professional leadership of a Band 5 Community Nurse, and capable of working independently without hospital resources. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, and quality monitoring of community healthcare across all ages, including emergency cover with 24 hours on call when on duty.

Applicants should be experienced Band 6 nurses, motivated, with up-to-date clinical skills and an interest in working in a remote setting.

Enjoy the supportive, vibrant Westray community, with excellent facilities and scenic wildlife. Orkney has good transport links, including daily flights from Kirkwall to Scottish airports. For more information about living and working in Orkney, visit [website]

For informal discussions, contact the Stronsay Practice Team via email or Louise Byrne, Clinical Nurse Manager, at [email]

This position requires a PVG Scheme Record check.