Emergency Department Registered Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Scotland is seeking a Band 5 nurse for its Emergency Department in Stornoway. You will be responsible for triaging and managing patients with various conditions in a dynamic environment. Essential qualifications include NMC registration and a Nursing degree, along with a commitment to ongoing training. This permanent role offers a salary range of £33,247 to £41,424 per annum plus a Distant Islands Allowance.

Benefits

Distant Islands Allowance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of acute experience required.
• Willing to undertake Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification.
• Commitment to person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct triage and assessment of ED patients.
• Manage major and minor illness/injury cases.
• Work flexible shifts in a small team.

Skills

Acute care experience

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Basic degree in Nursing

NMC registration

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

WESTERN ISLES HOSPITAL, STORNOWAY, ISLE OF LEWIS, HS1 2AF

Overview

The Emergency Department (ED) at Western Isles Hospital offers an excellent opportunity to join a small but dynamic team in a rural, fast-paced setting that provides both emergency care and minor injury services.

The post is suitable for a Band 5 nurse with at least 1 year acute or A&E experience to consolidate previous learning and develop further.

Responsibilities

• As part of the ED team you will be responsible for initial triage, assessment and management of all ED patients, both adult and paediatric, requiring major or minor illness and injury, referring and/or escalating where appropriate to the relevant clinician.
• A willingness to develop further your acute skills is required.
• The department currently operates 12.5 hour shifts on day/night rotation.

Qualifications

• Appropriate NMC registration.
• Proven acute experience of a minimum of 1 year.
• Basic degree in Nursing.
• Willingness to undertake Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification.
• Commitment to development, ILS, ALS, EPLS & ETC/TNCC training.
• Commitment to delivery of person-centred care using a sound evidence-based approach.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work cooperatively and flexibly within a small team.

Details

• Band 5
• Salary £33,247 - £41,424 per annum
• Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum
• Permanent post
• 37 hours per week
• Location: Emergency Department, Western Isles Hospital
• 12.5 hour day/night shifts
• PVG Scheme clearance required
• Not eligible for relocation expenses
• Closing Date: 7 October 2025

For further information please contact Susan Macaulay, Emergency Department Manager 01851 708261.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu lèir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/