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Various Nursing Posts available across NHS Shetland (Generalist and Specialist) (Ref: 89280)
Fixed Term or Substantive and Full Time or Part Time opportunities available.
NHS Shetland have a range of nursing roles from Agenda for Change Band 5 to Band 8A
(Click Here for full list of Agenda for Change salary scales)
All our positions will attract a Distant Island Allowance of £1,971 per annum (pro rata) plus
Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available (pro rata for fixed term positions)
Are you looking for a change of lifestyle surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife where you can relax? Do you want to make a difference to a small community? If so, NHS Shetland could have the job for you. 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 https://www.shetland.org/life and/or https://www.shetland.org/life/work/islandmedics
We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated, flexible nurses to complement our existing dynamic teams within NHS Shetland.
At this time NHS Shetland have many exciting opportunities for registered nurses across both community and acute nursing within the following teams:- General Medical Ward, General Surgical Ward, Renal Dialysis, Community Nursing, District Nursing, Dementia Nurse Consultant, Out Patients, Theatre, Day surgery & Ambulatory Care and Mental Health. Many of these posts can be tailored to suit your needs. If you are not sure about making a permanent move to Shetland, why not try out a post for 6 months?
If you are interested in joining us or want to find out more about current or future vacancies please contact:-
- Acute posts contact Amanda McDermott, Acting Chief Nurse (Acute & Specialist Services) on 01595 743000 (ext. 3020) or email amanda.mcdermott4@nhs.scot
- Community Nursing posts contact Kim Anderson, Interim Chief Nurse (Community and Mental Health) on 01595 743000 (ext. 3480) or email kim.anderson2@nhs.scot
- For more information about relocating to Shetland you can contact the HR Team on shet.hradmin@nhs.scot
Closing date: 3rd April 2022
Interview date TBA
For more information and to apply:
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.