Staff Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Various
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
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Role summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the Nursing Team within the Planned Surgical Admission Unit (Ward 17) at Borders General Hospital. This role is for a qualified nurse looking to gain experience in General, Gynaecology, and Orthopaedic elective surgery. We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual with excellent communication skills and a supportive team player attitude to deliver high-quality, safe care. Working hours are Monday to Friday with an 11.5-hour shift pattern.
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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:
257690
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
08/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Borders General Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
Various
Job posted date:
25/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Borders
Department:
Ward 17, Planned Care
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OUR VALUES IN ACTION
- Compassion • Kindness • Integrity • Teamwork • Excellence
Planned Surgical Assessment unit – Ward 17
Working hours Monday to Friday 11.5 hour shift pattern
Are you a qualified nurse looking to gain experience in General, Gynaecology and Orthopaedic elective surgery?
If so, please apply
An opportunity has arisen to join our Nursing Team within Planned Surgical admission Unit. This post is based in Borders General Hospital on Ward 17.
We are looking for a, enthusiastic and passionate qualified nurse with excellent communication skills, and supportive team player to maintain the delivery of high quality, and safe care that we at NHS Borders strive to achieve.
If you would like to have an informal visit to learn more about the service we provide and meet our team please contact [contact details removed] Geoff Anderson on [phone number removed] or Charge Nurse Brian Rintoul
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