Staff Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 34.5
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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
This is an exciting opportunity for registered nurses to join the Renal Unit at Caithness General Hospital. You will be part of an integrated team providing assessment and treatment, primarily focusing on Haemodialysis for patients with Chronic Renal failure, post-transplant care, and low clearance patients. Previous experience in Haemodialysis is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided. The role offers regular appraisals, a personal development plan, and extensive training opportunities.
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:
259681
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
30/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Caithness General Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
34.5
Job posted date:
16/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Renal Unit,CGH
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for registered nurses to work within the Renal Unit, in Caithness General Hospital.
We are looking for candidates who are proactive and enthusiastic to join our existing team in the Caithness General Renal Unit. As part of an integrated team, you will provide assessment and treatment of patients attending the unit. The unit currently provides Haemodialysis to patients with Chronic Renal failure, Post Renal transplant care and input with low clearance patients as part of the MDT.
Previous experience in Haemodialysis is desirable but not essential as a comprehensive training package will be provided.
As a valued member of the team you will be supported by regular appraisals, a personal development plan, extensive training and development opportunities within NHS Highland.
This part-time post is offered as 34.5 hours per week on a permanent basis.
Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Nikki Mackenzie, Clinical Nurse Manager [pho
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