Staff Nurse - Outer Hebrides with Distant Islands Allowance

NHS National Services Scotland; Creagorry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Islands Allowance

Permanent post

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Staff Nurse (Band 5) for Uist and Barra Hospital on Benbecula. The post is permanent and 0.83 hours per week, with a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 pro rata per annum.

The role offers an opportunity to work in a remote community hospital providing acute and long-stay inpatient care, 24-hour A&E and outpatient services, with a strong emphasis on developing practice and maintaining high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Post-registration experience in medical/acute care is desirable but not essential.
• Flexible team approach and collaborative mindset are important.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute and long-stay inpatient care at Uist and Barra Hospital.
• Support 24-hour A&E and outpatient services as part of the care team.
• Demonstrate professional communication with patients, relatives and colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

NHS Scotland is seeking a Staff Nurse (Band 5) for Uist and Barra Hospital on Benbecula. The post is permanent and 0.83 hours per week, with a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 pro rata per annum.

The role offers an opportunity to work in a remote community hospital providing acute and long-stay inpatient care, 24-hour A&E and outpatient services, with a strong emphasis on developing practice and maintaining high standards of care.