Staff Nurse

Nhs Borders; Scotland; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Comprehensive induction and preceptors

Opportunities for professional and car

Access to ongoing education and培训

Challenging and rewarding role

Descripción de la vacante

The Band 5 Staff Nurse – Ambulatory Care Unit at NHS Borders, Borders General Hospital, offers a role focused on acute medical presentations, assessment, clinical decision-making and patient flow improvement. The post is fixed-term for 12 months with 34.5 hours per week, aiming to deliver safe, compassionate care and to develop skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

As part of the AAU, you will undertake comprehensive assessments, work with medical and allied health colleagues,

Responsabilidades

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care.
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
• Support same-day emergency care pathways.
• Contribute to improving patient flow and reducing unnecessary admissions.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and service development.
• Actively support patient safety, clinical governance and infection prevention standards.

Descripción del empleo

Staff Nurse (AW) R1

Job reference:

263813

Salary:

Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)

Job closing date:

13/11/2026

Job Type:

Nursing and Midwifery

Location:

Borders General Hospital

Employment type:

Fixed-term or Secondment

Hours Per Week:

34.5

Job posted date:

30/10/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Borders

Department:

AAU

Our Values in Action

Care and Compassion, Quality and Teamwork, Dignity and Respect, Openness, honesty and responsibility

Band 5 Staff Nurse – Ambulatory Care Unit

NHS Borders – Borders General Hospital

Fixed Term for 12 months - Post vacant 30th November 2026

About the Role

The Ambulatory Care Unit manages a wide range of acute medical presentations and offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in assessment, clinical decision-making and the management of patients with complex needs.

As a Staff Nurse, you will:

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care.
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
• Support same-day emergency care pathways.
• Contribute to improving patient flow and reducing unnecessary admissions.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and service development.
• Actively support patient safety, clinical governance and infection prevention standards.

What We Offer

• A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Comprehensive induction and preceptorship support where applicable.
• Opportunities for professional and career development.
• Access to ongoing education and training programmes.
• A challenging and rewarding role within an innovative and evolving service.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and wish to be part of a team committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and encouraged.

If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact: [e-mail]

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK before pre-employment checks are complete. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Supporting Documents

Borders Additional Information (PDF), Borders Values and Behaviours (PDF), Staff Nurse Job Description (PDF).

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