Band 5 Staff Nurse, District Nursing Service
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 26.5
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 06/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
An opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join a district nursing team in the Tweeddale locality. This role involves working in a community setting, supporting patients in their own homes and delivering high quality, person-centred care. The successful applicant will provide skilled nursing interventions to patients on their caseload. Registered nursing experience, leadership, good communication skills, and evidence of continuing development are required.
Useful to know
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:
260375
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
06/10/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
NHS Borders Various Sites
Employment type:
Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week:
26.5
Job posted date:
22/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Borders
Department:
District Nursing (Cheviot)
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OUR VALUES IN ACTION
- Compassion • Kindness • Integrity • Teamwork • Excellence
Fixed term until 31/3/2026
Band 5 Staff Nurse, District Nursing Service. 26.5 hours/ week
An opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join one of hour district nursing teams in the Tweeddale locality.
We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our dynamic and motivated District Nursing Service. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a community setting, supporting patients in their own homes. We are committed to delivering high quality, person-centred care, providing skilled nursing interventions to those on our caseload.
Applicants for this post require registered nursing experience and should be able to demonstrate leadership, good communication skills and evidence of continuing development.
Requirements:
· NMC Registration as a Registered Nurse.
· Excellent communication skills and a caring, adaptable approach.
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