The closing date for this job has now passed.

Job reference: 209276
Salary: Band 5 (£31,892 - £39,735)
Job closing date: 06/04/2025
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Gilbert Bain Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37
Job posted date: 14/03/2025
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Shetland
Department: Renal Unit

Job Advert

Staff Nurse – Renal Unit (Ref: 209276)

Substantive contract

Full-time 37 hours per week

Band 5 - Salary Range £31,892 - £39,735 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,380 per annum

A Relocation Allowance of up to £8000 is available


We are looking for a registered Nurse with Renal Dialysis experience/interest, who has the confidence and ability to develop skills and knowledge in this area and work independently within a small team.


We currently have an eight stationed haemodialysis unit, where you will deliver a personalised service to patients undergoing renal replacement therapies. Previous haemodialysis experience is desirable, but consideration would also be given to nurses who demonstrate similar/transferable skills. You will also be required to be quite flexible with the shift pattern.


Come and work in a friendly and peaceful environment where personalised care and professional development is our goal.


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 Esther Gakere on 01595 743357 or Amanda McDermott 01595 743020


Closing date: 6th April 2025

Interview date: w/c 21st April 2025

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