Staff Nurse Practice and Nursing Team

NHS National Services Scotland; Northbay; Presencial; GBP 35 000 - 43 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Distant Islands Allowance

Resumo da oferta

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a registered staff nurse to join the Barra Nursing Team on the Isle of Barra. The role covers hospital and community care across Castlebay, Barra, and Vatersay, with a 36-hour week and a 9-month fixed term. Driving license required and rotation across shifts with an emphasis on safe, evidence-based care.

The post offers a Band 5 salary of £34,544–£43,039 per year plus a £1,461 Distant Islands Allowance, reflecting remote island service commitments.

Qualificações

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Driving licence required.
• Experience in hospital, community or primary care settings is desirable.
• Commitment to delivering high-standard, evidence-based care.

Responsabilidades

• Provide clinical care in hospital, community and outpatient settings.
• Work on a rotating shift pattern to cover 36 hours per week.
• Support education and supervision of learners as part of the team.
• Deliver high-quality care to Barra and surrounding communities.

Conhecimentos

NMC Registration

Registered Nurse

Driving Licence

Descrição da oferta de emprego

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

BARRA NURSING TEAM

STAFF NURSE

Band 5 - £ 34,544 – £43,039 per annum

Plus £1,461 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

36 Hours a week

9 Months Fixed Term

An exciting opportunity has arisen on the Isle of Barra, we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to work rotational shifts within the nursing team on the Isle of Barra. Giving care in the Hospital (3 inpatients/Emergency room/ Outpatient) in Castlebay and Community (CTAC/ Palliative Care) and covering 2 days a week as practice nurse at the Barra Medical practice which cover the Isles of Barra and Vatersay.

The post is varied and unpredictable you will be delivering care to the 1300 residents of Barra in the various settings, utilising nursing skills and clinical experience in Acute Medical, Community, Palliative, Scheduled and unscheduled care, Practice Nursing. There are opportunities to develop the skills required for this post.

You will be providing clinical care as part of the Barra Nursing Team covering the Isles of Barra and Vatersay. A Driving licence is required. Applicants should be committed to providing a highstandard of evidence-based care, interact well within a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the education and supervision of learners.

The successful candidates will need to achieve all Mandatory Training requirements for NHSWI

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

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Closing Date 22nd October 2026

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