Staff Nurse
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- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 0.83
- Hours / week
- 0.83
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
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Role summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse at Uist and Barra Community Hospital, located in the Outer Hebrides. This role involves providing acute and long-stay inpatient care, as well as managing a 24-hour A&E and outpatient service. The work is varied and offers continuous opportunities for professional development. Candidates should possess good communication and interpersonal skills, with a flexible team approach.
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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:
258022
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
15/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Uist & Barra Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
0.83
Job posted date:
01/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Western Isles
Department:
Uist and Barra hospital
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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.
Uist and Barra Hospital
Staff Nurse
Band 5 £34,544 - £43,039 pro rata/per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 pro rata/per annum
0.83 hours per week
Permanent post
For more information on living and working in the Western Isles visit the website: http://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/wihrr.pdf
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff nurse in the Uist and Barra Community Hospital on the Island of Benbecula. The hospital is situated in the Outer Hebrides on the North West coast of Scotland and serves the local community. It provides acute and long stay inpatient care for 16-20 patients along wi
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