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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 NURSING TEAM
STAFF NURSE
Band 5 - £ 34,544 – £43,039 per annum
Plus £1,461 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
36 Hours a week
9 Months Fixed Term
An exciting opportunity has arisen on the Isle of Barra, we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to work rotational shifts within the nursing team on the Isle of Barra. Giving care in the Hospital (3 inpatients/Emergency room/ Outpatient) in Castlebay and Community (CTAC/ Palliative Care) and covering 2 days a week as practice nurse at the Barra Medical practice which cover the Isles of Barra and Vatersay.
The post is varied and unpredictable you will be delivering care to the 1300 residents of Barra in the various settings, utilising nursing skills and clinical experience in Acute Medical, Community, Palliative, Scheduled and unscheduled care, Practice Nursing. There are opportunities to develop the skills required for this post.
You will be providing clinical care as part of the Barra Nursing Team covering the Isles of Barra and Vatersay. A Driving licence is required. Applicants should be committed to providing a highstandard of evidence-based care, interact well within a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the education and supervision of learners.
The successful candidates will need to achieve all Mandatory Training requirements for NHSWI
For informal enquiries please contact Julie Corby Senior Charge Nurse ( julie.corby@nhs.scot Tel No: 01871 810991 or Frances MacNeil, Charge Nurse (francis.macneil@nhs.scot)
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
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If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
Closing Date 22nd October 2026
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