Medical Ward 2 Charge Nurse

NHS Scotland; Isle of Whithorn; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Charge Nurse for Medical Ward 2 in the picturesque Western Isles. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care, managing a clinical team, and ensuring evidence-based nursing practices. As a part of this permanent position, you can expect to engage in vibrant outdoor and cultural activities unique to the area.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate clinical excellence in nursing practice.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a flexible team-oriented approach.
• Commitment to delivering evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing leadership and expertise.
• Facilitate and manage change within the clinical environment.
• Support the Senior Charge Nurse.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Interpersonal skills

Evidence-based care

Nursing leadership

Change management

Job description

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Band 6 - £41,608 to £50,702 per annum

37 Hours per Week

Part time hours can be considered

Permanent Contract

Are you interested in working and living in the Western Isles, a unique area of natural beauty with clean air, no traffic jams and the opportunity to explore a variety of outdoor leisure activities, cultural activities, as well as a wealth of traditional craft and music related pursuits, with daily travel connections to the mainland via air and ferry? If this opportunity appeals, then we have the vacancy for you.

http://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/wihrr.pdf

Medical Ward 2 is a 22 bedded general medical ward comprising of acute adult medicine and stroke, Erisort Ward is a 16 bedded ward staffed by Medical Ward 2 when required for Covid surge capacity

Medical Ward 2

Charge Nurse

Band 6 - £41,608 to £50,702 per annum

Plus £1,406 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

37 Hours per Week

Part time hours can be considered

Permanent Contract

Are you interested in working and living in the Western Isles, a unique area of natural beauty with clean air, no traffic jams and the opportunity to explore a variety of outdoor leisure activities, cultural activities, as well as a wealth of traditional craft and music related pursuits, with daily travel connections to the mainland via air and ferry? If this opportunity appeals, then we have the vacancy for you.

For more information on living and working in the Western Isles visit the website: http://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/wihrr.pdf

Medical Ward 2 is a 22 bedded general medical ward comprising of acute adult medicine and stroke, Erisort Ward is a 16 bedded ward staffed by Medical Ward 2 when required for Covid surge capacity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic charge nurse who will have:

• The ability to demonstrate clinical excellence in nursing practice.
• The ability to facilitate and manage change within the clinical environment.
• Commitment to the delivery of evidence-based care.
• Be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with a flexible team orientated approach.
• Provide nursing leadership and expertise and contribute to the education, training and support of fellow health professionals.
• Provide clinical and operational support to the SCN.
  
  

This post will require Day/Night Rotation.

Any enquiries please contact Suzanne Maclean on 01851704704 ext 2273 or [e-mail].

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on NHS Scotland website https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description.

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

Any further queries please contact Tel: [phone].

Closing Date: 30/06/2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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