Day Surgery Nurse (Band 5) – Relocation & Island Allowance

NHS Scotland; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Island Allowance

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

NHS Scotland in Shetland is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Day Surgery Unit. The role is substantive with up to 36 hours per week in a Band 5 range (£34,544–£43,039 per annum pro-rata) plus a Distant Island Allowance (£2,278 per year pro-rata).

Relocation assistance up to £8,000 is available. The unit cares for adults and paediatric patients across ENT, Ophthalmology, MaxFax, Dental, Orthopaedic, Gynaecology and general surgery.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current registration.
• Surgical care knowledge and experience preferred.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• As a staff nurse DSU, provide care for adults and paediatric patients undergoing elective surgery.
• Ensure a safe and effective environment for delivery of care from admission to discharge.
• Contribute to ward audits and clinical quality indicators; participate in data collection and cross-checks.

Skills

Registered General Nurse

Surgical care knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

NHS Scotland in Shetland is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Day Surgery Unit. The role is substantive with up to 36 hours per week in a Band 5 range (£34,544–£43,039 per annum pro-rata) plus a Distant Island Allowance (£2,278 per year pro-rata).

Relocation assistance up to £8,000 is available. The unit cares for adults and paediatric patients across ENT, Ophthalmology, MaxFax, Dental, Orthopaedic, Gynaecology and general surgery.