Staff Nurse - Hay Lodge Community Hospital

TN United Kingdom; Peebles; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the dedicated team at Hay Lodge Community Hospital in Peebles as a Staff Nurse. This role involves providing 24-hour inpatient services, focusing on rehabilitation and end-of-life care for older patients. Ideal for motivated nurses eager to work in a supportive environment, the position requires full UK NMC registration and flexibility for shifts. Newly qualified nurses are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be confident in decision-making.
• Capable of working independently.
• Supervise registered and unregistered staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and deliver high-quality, person-centered care.
• Collaborate with health professionals, patients, and families.
• Support 24/7 service with day and night shifts.

Skills

Decision-Making

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

UK NMC Registration

Job description

Job Description: Staff Nurse - Hay Lodge Community Hospital, Peebles

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

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

Join the team at Hay Lodge Community Hospital, Peebles, a nurse-led unit providing 24-hour inpatient services primarily for older people. We offer rehabilitation, palliative, and end-of-life care within the local community.

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Registered Nurse eager to be part of a friendly and supportive team committed to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate must be confident in decision-making, capable of working independently, and able to supervise registered and unregistered staff, including student nurses. Newly qualified nurses are encouraged to apply.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, assessing needs and delivering high-quality, person-centered care. Collaboration with other health professionals, patients, and families is essential to coordinate complex discharges.

The role requires full UK NMC registration and flexibility to work day and night shifts to support our 24/7 service.

For informal inquiries, please contact Caroline Wylie, Senior Charge Nurse, via telephone at 01721 726978 or email at [emailprotected].

Note: Please submit your application early as late applications cannot be accepted. For part-time roles, the salary is pro-rata. Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this position may require a different level of criminal records check, including potential inclusion in the PVG Scheme. Further details are available at Disclosure Scotland Changes.

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is representative and respectful of all sections of society.