Staff Nurse - Outpatients

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Scotland; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Outpatients department on a full-time basis. The role offers opportunities to develop nursing skills while providing specialized services. With a competitive salary and supportive training environment, it's an exciting chance to contribute to healthcare in Shetland.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and mentor associate practitioners.
• Previous experience in a clinical setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist nurse-led services like phototherapy and sleep apnoea.
• Support ongoing training of associate practitioners.
• Participate in the nursing team of the Outpatients department.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Mentoring experience

Job description

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Staff Nurse – Out Patients (Ref: 216873)

Substantive

Full Time – 37 hours per week

Band 5 - Salary Range £33,247 - £41,424 per annum

Plus Distant Island Allowance of £2,380 per annum

The Outpatients department is looking for a registered nurse to join the OPD nursing team. This post offers an excellent opportunity to learn and develop new clinics nursing skills. The successful applicant will be involved in delivering specialist nurse-led services, e.g., phototherapy and sleep apnoea.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. Previous or current mentoring experience is highly desirable. A key element of this post is supporting the ongoing training of associate practitioners within the department.

Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife, and stunning scenery, yet remains only a short flight from the UK mainland. To learn more about living and working in Shetland, visit www.shetland.org and https://www.shetland.org/life. Don’t just take our word for it – come and see for yourself!

If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, discuss this with your line manager before submitting an application.

For an informal discussion, please contact Inga Geddes at 01595 74 3056.

Closing date: 22/06/25

Interview date: 07/07/25

This post has been provisionally banded under Agenda for Change and is subject to review.

For More Information And To Apply

If you require assistance or encounter technical issues with your application, email support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home, including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.

Preferred candidates will be required to join or update the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme before a formal employment offer.

We promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care