Band 5 Staff Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU/HDU)
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- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- 34.5
- Hours / week
- 34.5
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 29/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Borders is seeking a highly motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join their 9-bedded Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit. The role involves caring for critically ill patients with diverse conditions, working within a multidisciplinary team, and developing expert clinical skills. The unit offers exposure to a wide range of complex care and supports professional development through a structured competency program and mentorship. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses passionate about Critical Care to grow and succeed.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £34,544 – £43,039 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
259770
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
29/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Borders General Hospital
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
34.5
Job posted date:
15/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Borders
Department:
ITU
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PLEASE NOTE THIS IS INTERNAL TO NHS SCOTLAND
OUR VALUES IN ACTION
- Compassion • Kindness • Integrity • Teamwork • Excellence
[ LOCATION] Borders General Hospital
[DEPARTMENT] Intensive Therapy Unit
[JOB TITLE] Band 5 Staff Nurse
[CONTRACT TYPE] Fixed term 34.5 hours
Band 5
Band 5 Staff Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU/HDU)
NHS Borders – Critical Care
OUR VALUES – AT THE HEART OF ALL THAT WE DO
· Care and Compassion
· Dignity and Respect
· Openness, Honesty and Responsibility
· Quality and Teamwork
“An NHS Organisation that is Striving Continuously to Improve Patient Safety, Experience and Outcomes.”
About Us
NHS Borders is proud to offer an exciting opportunity to join our skilled, dynamic and innovative multidisciplinary Critical Care Team.
Our Critical Care Unit is a combined 9‑bedded Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit, caring for Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 patients. We flex bed capacity and patient acuity depending on clinical need, offering exposure to a wi
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