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Job reference: 072549
Salary: Band 5 (£26,104 - £32,915)
Job closing date: 31/10/2021
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Gilbert Bain Hospital
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 32.5
Job posted date: 08/10/2021
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Shetland
Department: Renal

Job Advert

Staff Nurse Band 5 – Renal Unit (Ref: 72549)

 Fixed contract for 18 months

Part-time 32.5 hours per week

Band 5 - Salary Range £26,104 - £32,915 per annum pro rata

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,971 per annum pro rata

A Relocation Allowance of up to £6000 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 required, 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.


This contract is for a fixed-term for 18 months. The reason for the fixed-term contract is maternity leave cover and ongoing workforce planning and review of establishment.  If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.


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/Gary McMillan on 01595 743357 or Amanda McDermott 01595 743020


Closing date:             31st October 2021

Interview date:          w/c 8th November 2021   

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