Staff Nurse - Ward 1/HDU (Ref: 221757)

NHS Shetland Board; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Shetland is seeking a Staff Nurse for Ward 1/HDU. Responsibilities include caring for patients undergoing surgery and ensuring a safe environment. Applicants should be Registered General Nurses with good communication skills. Full and part-time positions are available, offering a salary range of £33,247 to £41,424 plus allowances. Join a dynamic team in a unique location offering excellent quality of life.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance up to £8,000

Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum

Excellent leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse keen to obtain surgical care knowledge and experience.
• Flexibility to work in other areas of the organisation.
• Previous surgical experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of care for patients undergoing surgery.
• Participate in ward audit and clinical quality indicators.
• Ensure a safe and effective environment for care delivery.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Surgical care knowledge

Education

Registered General Nurse

Job description

Staff Nurse - Ward 1/HDU (Ref: 221757)
(Rotational post requiring both day and night shift working)
Substantive
Full and Part time hours available
Band 5 - Salary Range £33,247 - £41,424 per annum (pro-rata for part time posts)
Plus Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum (pro rata)
and Relocation Assistance of up to £8,000 available

Our surgical ward provides care to adult and paediatric patients from a wide range of specialities including ENT, Ophthalmology, Max Fax, Dental, Orthopaedic, paediatric, as well as general surgery. This busy, diverse ward has 22 beds and incorporates a 2 bedded critical care unit.

As a staff nurse on Ward 1/HDU you will be responsible for all aspects of care for patients undergoing surgery both as emergencies and list admissions. Part of your responsibility will be to ensure the environment is safe and effective for delivery of care to adults and children. You will provide excellent care from admission to discharge. You will participate in ward audit, clinical quality indicators and safety cross data collection. Flexibility to work in other areas of the organisation, either hospital or community based, is also essential.

You will be a Registered General Nurse keen to obtain surgical care knowledge and experience. Previous surgical experience would be an advantage, though not necessary. Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team are essential.

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 amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life

For an informal discussion, please contact Sheila Umphray on 01595 743359.

Closing date: 24/08/2025
Interview date: w/c 01/09/25
These posts do not include support packages for international recruits who are required to sit their OSCE, international recruitment adverts will be supported again in due course.
For more information and to apply:

Internal Applicants: if you are currently working for NHS Shetland (including Bank Members) you must apply via the Jobtrain website link:
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/internal/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173

External Applicants: ie if you are NOT currently an NHS Shetland employee or registered on our Bank, you must apply via the following Jobtrain website link:-
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.