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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.
Uist and Barra Hospital
Staff Nurse
Band 5 – £33, 247- £41,424 per annum pro rata
Plus £1,406 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
34.04 hours
Permanent Post
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff nurse in the Uist and Barra Community Hospital on the Island of Benbecula. The hospital is situated in the Outer Hebrides on the North West coast of Scotland and serves the local community. It provides acute and long stay inpatient care for 16-20 patients along with a 24 hour A&E and outpatients service. The work can be unpredictable and varied offering continuous opportunities to develop practice on an island offering an exceptional work/life balance.
Suitable candidates should have good communication skills and be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with a flexible team approach.
Post registration experience in medical and acute care is desireable but not essential. Successful candidates will work well in a team and be able to support in assessing and managing ill patients in emergency situations. They will assist in the safe running of the ward and safeguarding the patients and staff through an open and honest care delivery.
Evidence of professional development is essential. 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.
Informal enquiries to: Lizzie Bak, Senior Charge Nurse, elizabeth.bak@nhs.scot 01870 603626.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: 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/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.
If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
Closing Date 23rd July 2025