Lerwick Health Centre
Community Nurse (Ref: 222201)
Fixed term until 31/07/2026
Full Time 37 hours per week
Band 5 - Salary Range £33,247 - £41,424 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,482 per annum
A Relocation of up to £4,000 is available
Are you are an Registered Nurse, who is enthusiastic about your role and wants to make a difference? If so we want you to join us working as part of our Community Nursing Team, delivering care to the population of Shetland. We have a vacancy for a Band 5 Community Nurses, preferably with Community experience, but training will be provided for suitable applicants.
We are happy to consider applicants wishing to be seconded to this post, and can be flexible to support applications from NHS Shetland Nurses who may wish to consider these hours in addition to a part-time role they already hold.
Working under the direction of the District Nurse Specialist Practitioners in the Community and in partnership with the existing Primary Health and Social Care Teams, you will help support the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for patients, families and carers of the Practice population with whom you are working, and will have the opportunity to develop your own clinical skills and knowledge.
It is essential that you are a car driver.
This contract is for a fixed-term until 31/07/2026. The reason for the fixed-term contract is secondment cover. 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 and/or life
For an Informal Discussion please contact: Clinical Team Leader:
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Closing date: 31/08/2025
Interviews: w/c 08/09/2025
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at support/home including the vacancy reference number and NHS Shetland in the subject line.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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