Staff Nurse

Nhs Dumfries & Galloway; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Dumfries and Galloway invites newly qualified nurses to join our Adult Nursing team at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. These fixed-term Band 5 posts provide contracted hours across a range of clinical areas to build confidence and clinical skills.

You must be registered or awaiting registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Interviews will be held on 25 November 2026; informal sessions cover Flying Start, Preceptorship and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration or awaiting verification.
• Willingness to work across multiple clinical areas.
• Commitment to learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care across adult medical and surgical wards.
• Participate in fixed rota and learning opportunities to support your development.
• Complete required documentation and handovers to ensure continuity of care.

Job description

Staff Nurse - Open to Newly Qualified Nurses Only
Job reference: 260064
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 04/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 19/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Dumfries & Galloway
Department: Relief Team

Job Advert

One application. Multiple opportunities. Endless experience.
Start or continue your nursing career with confidence whilst exploring a range of clinical specialties across NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
Are you a newly qualified nurse looking for your first post or an experienced nurse looking for something different?
We are offering a unique opportunity to join our Adult Nursing family at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary (DGRI) and have the opportunity to work in a role that will give you access to a range of our services.
Unlike traditional bank work, these fixed-term Band 5 posts provide the security of contracted hours, a supported learning environment, fixed rota arrangements and access to all of the development opportunities available to newly qualified nurses such as Preceptorship and Flying Start.
Working across a range of inpatient clinical areas, you will gain invaluable experience caring for patients in different specialties whilst building your confidence, competence and clinical skills. This varied experience will help you identify where your interests lie and prepare you for future career opportunities within NHS Dumfries and Galloway.

Why choose working in this way compared to the traditional role in one unit or joining the bank?

Develop your skills

You will gain experience across a variety of medical and surgical ward environments, helping you build a broad foundation of clinical knowledge and expertise. This is vital for anyone wanting to develop into leadership roles in the future.

Job security

Unlike bank employment, these posts offer a fixed-term employment contract with agreed hours and rostered shifts, providing stability during your first year of practice.

Build your future career

The experience, knowledge and relationships you gain during the programme can place you in an excellent position when applying for permanent opportunities across NHS Dumfries and Galloway.

What we're looking for

We are seeking enthusiastic registered Adult Nurses who are flexible, passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, enjoy learning and working with new people and are keen to develop their experience in a range of clinical settings.
You must hold or be awaiting registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Thinking about applying but not sure?

We understand that choosing a role like this is an important decision and possibly different to what you have seen advertised.
To help you find out more, we are hosting an informal information session where you can meet members of our nursing and education teams, hear from colleagues working within the programme and ask any questions you may have.

Join us to learn more about:

• The role and clinical areas available
• Flying Start and Preceptorship support
• Career development opportunities
• What it's like to work and live in Dumfries and Galloway

No interview attire required, just come along and find out more.
Formal interviews will be held on 25 November 2026. You do not need to register to the informal event to be eligible for the interview as long as you meet the criteria for the role.
Informal enquiries are welcomed to: Vicki Nicoll ([e-mail])
Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc). NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.