Overview
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.
Role
Community Staff Nurse - Uist
Band 5 £33,247 - £41,424 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum
37 hours per week
Permanent post
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Uist Community Nursing team which covers the Isles of Uist in the Western Isles. The post holder will be a member of a team of Community Nurses providing nursing care to people in their own homes.
Applicants must have some experience of working within a community nurse setting. This post would be an ideal opportunity for someone to develop their nursing skills and knowledge within a community setting. The post holder will work effectively as a team member taking forward the ongoing work around integration and supporting the Scottish governments 20 20 – 20 30 vision.
The role encompasses a focus on prevention, anticipation and supported self management to enable everyone to live longer, healthier lives at home or in a homely setting. The post holder will be required to participate in working an on-call and a weekend service on a rota basis. A flexible working approach is required. You will be a car owner/driver with a full UK driving licence.
You will need the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team along with good communication skills.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
For further information regarding this post please contact Christina Morrison, Lead Nurse Community via email - christina.morrison@nhs.scot or Tel: 01851 708057
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description. Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/
If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
CLOSING DATE: 26/09/2025
Qualifications / Requirements
* Experience of working in a community nurse setting
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
* Good communication skills
* Car owner/driver with a full UK driving licence
* Registration with the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups)
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