Staff Nurse (Ref: 231812)
Fixed Term for 9 months
Part time 17.76 hours per week
Band 5 - Salary Range £33,247 - £41,424 per annum (pro-rata)
Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum (pro rata)
Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available
Our 21 bedded Medical Ward delivers generalist care to patients from babies to older people. These patients may be suffering from a variety of acute conditions including asthma, myocardial infarction, diabetes and stroke. Whilst also delivering rehabilitation to patients with chronic respiratory conditions and coronary heart disease. We also stabilise patients prior to transfer to specialist services, including psychiatry, on the UK mainland. There may also be an on-call requirement with this role.
You will be a qualified Registered Nurse preferably with post registration medical experience. A commitment to delivering evidenced based care and patient safety is essential. Medical nursing experience, mentorship skills and the ability to undertake extended roles are desirable.
This contract is for a fixed-term period of 9 months. The reason for the fixed-term contract is Career break 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 great 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 Scottish mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to or don’t take our word for it – come and see for yourself!
For an informal discussion, please contact Heather Tulloch Senior Charge Nurse, on 01595 743000 ext 3156.
Closing date: 30 Nov 2025
Interview date: wc 8th Dec 2025
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.