Community Nurse
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- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 18/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Shetland is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join their Community Nursing Team. The role involves delivering care to the population of Shetland, working with District Nurse Specialist Practitioners, and supporting the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient care. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, be committed to teamwork, and possess a Non-Medical prescribing qualification and Advanced Clinical assessment Skills. A full UK driving license is essential due to travel requirements.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £43,231 – £52,679 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
254451
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
06/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
NHS Shetland Sites
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
18/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Shetland
Department:
community nursing
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Job Advert
Community Nurse (Ref: 254451)
Full Time – 36 hours per week
Band 6 Salary Range £43,231- £52,679 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum
Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available
Are you are an experienced Registered Nurse, who is enthusiastic about your role and wants to make a difference? If so, we want you to join us working as part of our Community Nursing Team, delivering care to the population of Shetland. We have a vacancy for a Band 6 Nurse, preferably with 2 years Community nursing experience.
Working with the District Nurse Specialist Practitioner in the Community and in partnership with the existing Primary Health and Social Care Teams. You will help support the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for patients, families and carers of the Practice population with whom you are working, and will have the opportunity to develop your own clinical skills and knowledge.
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