Senior Charge Nurse
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- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 27/07/2026
- Closes
- 01/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, highly motivated, and dynamic individual to join NHS Western Isles as a Community Senior Charge Nurse. The successful applicant will lead the Uist Community Nursing Team, providing overall clinical, professional leadership, and operational management. They will work closely with the wider nursing and multidisciplinary team to ensure effective and appropriate care delivery to the population within their geographical area, including patients at home, care homes, and CTAC centres.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £52,845 – £61,466 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
254970
Salary:
Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date:
01/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Uist & Barra Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
27/07/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Western Isles
Department:
Community Nursing Services- Western Isles
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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.
Senior Charge Nurse
Uist Community Nursing Team
Band 7 £52,845 - £61,466 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 per annum
36 hours per week
Permanent post
This post is eligible for relocation expenses for a permanent post.
Secondments for 12 months would be considered
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly motivated and dynamic person to work within NHS Western Isles as a Community Senior Charge Nurse to lead the Uist Community Nursing Team.
The successful applicant will provide overall clinical, professional leadership and operational management
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