Senior Community Nurse (Stronsay)

NHS Orkney; Scotland; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Community Nurse for a part-time role on Stronsay. This exciting opportunity involves delivering community healthcare and providing clinical leadership in a vibrant island community. The role requires a motivated individual with strong clinical skills who can work independently in a remote setting. Join a supportive team dedicated to achieving excellence in remote healthcare, and enjoy the unique lifestyle that Orkney offers, with its stunning natural scenery and excellent transport links. If you're ready to make a difference in rural healthcare, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in community healthcare and clinical leadership.
• Ability to work independently in remote settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver community healthcare and provide leadership to Band 5 nurses.
• Manage emergency cover and 24-hour on-call duties.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Community Healthcare

Leadership

Emergency Care

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Band 6 Nursing Experience

Job description

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Position Details

• Location: Orcades Practice, Stronsay
• Band: 6 (£41,449 - £50,222 including Distant Islands Allowance, pro rata)
• Hours: Part-time, 30.15 hours per week
• Contract: Fixed-term for 12 months during service review
• Additional: Rotational work with on-call commitments

Role Overview

Are you ready to develop new generalist skills and build on your experience? Could your nursing skills help us achieve our vision of becoming a centre of excellence in remote and rural healthcare? NHS Orkney seeks an Island Community Nurse to support our team on Westray, providing relief cover.

Stronsay, with a population of approximately 350, is part of the Orcades Practice, serving around 1,943 patients across six island practices. The role involves delivering community healthcare, providing clinical and professional leadership to Band 5 nurses, and working independently in a remote setting. The post includes community and practice nursing responsibilities, emergency cover, and 24-hour on-call duties when on duty.

Candidate Profile

We invite applications from experienced Band 6 nurses who are motivated, forward-thinking, and possess up-to-date clinical skills. An interest in developing a broad skill set in a remote and rural environment is essential.

Living and Working in Orkney

The Westray community is vibrant and supportive, with excellent facilities, schools, and natural scenery. Orkney offers excellent transport links to the UK mainland, with daily flights from Kirkwall. For more information about living and working in Orkney, visit www.orkney.com and www.orkneycommunities.co.uk.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion, contact the Stronsay Practice Team via email or Louise Byrne, Clinical Nurse Manager. This position is subject to a PVG Scheme Record check.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare