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Community Nurse

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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.

Community Staff Nurse

North Uist Medical Practice

Band 5 - £30,229 to £37,664 per annum

Plus £1,279 Distant Island Allowance per annum

37 Hours per Week

Fixed term Post for 1 year to cover maternity and sick leave

A vacancy has arisen within the North Uist community Nursing Team. The post holder will be a member of a team of Community Nurses providing nursing care to people in their own homes from North Uist Medical Practice Area.

Applicants must have some experience of working within a community nurse setting. This post would be an ideal opportunity for someone to develop their nursing skills and knowledge within a community setting. The post holder will work effectively as a team member taking forward the ongoing work around integration and supporting the Scottish governments 20 20 20 30 vision.

The post holder will be required to participate in working day shift and a weekend service on a rota basis, with a share of on-call duties A flexible working approach is required. You will be a car owner/driver with a full UK driving licence. Staff nurses may be required to work in other areas of the Western Isles to provide nursing cover as required

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

For further information regarding this post please contact Christine MacIntyre Interim Senior Charge Nurse Tel: 01870602266 or 07810173954, via email

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba , còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

Closing Date 25th September 2024