Newly Qualified Nurses

TN United Kingdom; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS Orkney as a Qualified Nurse in beautiful Orkney. This role offers a supportive environment for newly qualified nurses, with a two-year rotational programme and opportunities for professional development. Enjoy a higher salary, a Distant Islands Allowance, and a lifestyle upgrade in a stunning location.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Preceptorship

Restorative clinical supervision

Continuing professional development

Qualifications

• Must be a final year nursing student or first registered nurse post.
• Access to clinical supervision and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in Rehabilitation Ward, Macmillan Unit, and Community Teams.
• Receive guidance from experienced mentors and Senior Charge Nurses.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical Skills

Education

NMC Approved Undergraduate Programme

Job description

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Qualified Nurse

Band 5 £33,479 - £41,322 including Distant Islands Allowance pro rata per annum
Various locations
36 hours per week
Permanent

Kickstart your nursing career in stunning Orkney!

Are you a newly qualified nurse ready to embark on an extraordinary career? NHS Orkney’s New Qualified Nursing Recruitment Programme is your gateway to a unique, rewarding, and unforgettable nursing experience. You must be a final year nursing student or applying for your first registered nurse post since graduating from an NMC approved undergraduate programme.

Why choose Orkney?

Imagine launching your career in a supportive environment where you’ll gain exceptional nursing skills while living in one of the most beautiful and tranquil locations in the UK. From breathtaking coastal walks to vibrant community life, Orkney offers the perfect balance of professional growth and lifestyle.

What’s on offer?

We are recruiting for our long-term conditions pathway: Develop your skills in the Rehabilitation Ward, Macmillan Unit, and Community Teams.

Your journey will be fully supported. This two-year rotational programme is designed to help you transition from student to a confident and competent healthcare professional. Here’s what you’ll get:

• Comprehensive induction: Corporate and specialist training tailored to your role
• Preceptorship: Guidance and support from experienced mentors
• Restorative clinical supervision: Focus on your wellbeing and professional growth
• Flying start initiative: Scotland’s national programme for newly qualified nurses.

Example job descriptions for both pathways can be downloaded at the bottom of this advert.

Build skills that will set you apart

As a Band 5 nurse in Orkney, you’ll gain unparalleled experience, working across diverse settings and tackling a wide range of clinical challenges. You’ll have access to:

• Daily guidance from experienced colleagues, Senior Charge Nurses, and Nurse Managers
• Dedicated support from our Clinical Education Team, with opportunities to master advanced clinical skills and champion areas of special interest
• Continuing professional development, including protected time for learning, and future opportunities like non-medical prescribing or other advanced roles

A lifestyle like no other

Life in Orkney is more than a career choice – it’s a lifestyle upgrade. Enjoy:

• Stunning natural landscapes, from rugged cliffs to serene beaches
• Opportunities for outdoor adventures like hiking, cycling, and kayaking
• A peaceful environment to focus on your career and personal wellbeing

Start your career in a place where you’ll make a real difference and build memories to last a lifetime.

Join us and you’ll enjoy NHS Scotland’s higher salaries compared to the rest of the UK, plus the additional benefit of a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,587 pro rata annually.

Get in touch today

For more information, speak with Georgie Green, Clinical Education Facilitator, by emailing [emailprotected]

Take the leap and thrive in the next step in your nursing career!

This post is subject to PVG Scheme Record checks.

Interview Date: Monday 16th of June 2025

Please note to be considered for this post you must be a final year nursing student or applying for your first NGN position.

This post may also close early if sufficient applications are received.