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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.
Barra Medical Practice
Practice Nurse
Band 5 £30,229 - £37,664 pro rata
Plus Distant Island Allowance £1,279 pro rata
22.3 Hours Per Week
Permanent
The Isles of Barra and Vatersay are equally renowned for their shimmering beaches and turquoise waters as they are for their warm welcome and strong sense of identity and community. And it is in this unique, safe and idyllic location that a rare opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join our Barra nursing team.
We are looking for a highly motivated nurse with experience in working in general practice within a remote and rural environment to join our integrated nursing team and our wider multi disciplinary team in primary care. You will work closely with our GPs, practice admin team, developing Advanced Nurse Practitioners, the integrated nursing team in Barra, and other Primary Care Specialist Clinicians, including our Primary Care Pharmacist and First Contact Physiotherapist.
This role will cover our new 2c Barra Medical Practice. This role presents a great opportunity for a nurse who is seeking move to the island to improve their work-life balance, or a nurse based in the Western Isles who is looking for a new opportunity with daytime working arrangements.. The role will allow you to work to the top of your grade and support will be given to anyone looking to grow their nursing skills and develop their practice, providing the chance for a great sense of achievement.
The Isles of Barra and Vatersay within the Outer Hebrides have a vibrant community of approximately 1300 people. The Isles are a special place, offering enviable scenery and good leisure facilities; but also particularly popular with families looking to relocate to a safe place to raise their children, with excellent schools, low crime rates, and affordable housing.
For more information on living and working in the Western Isles visit our website: www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk or for more information on Barra and Vatersay visit: www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/our-islands/barra
NHS Western Isles is legally obliged to ensure all its employees have the right to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
Applicants must be included on the NHS Western Isles Performers list and registered with the GMC. Must be a member of a recognised medical defence society.
The successful applicant will be required register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on 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 https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/
For further information, contact Ms Ann Marie Macmillan, Practice Manager on 01871 810282 annmarie.macmillan@nhs.scot or Mrs Michelle Taylor Family Health Services Manager on 01851 708005, michelle.taylor44@nhs.scot
Closing Date 28th May 2024
Any further queries please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.