Staff Nurse Practice and Nursing Team

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BARRA NURSING TEAM

STAFF NURSE

Band 5 - £ 34,544 £43,039 per annum

Plus £1,461 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

36 Hours a week

9 Months Fixed Term

An exciting opportunity has arisen on the Isle of Barra, we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to work rotational shifts within the nursing team on the Isle of Barra. Giving care in the Hospital (3 inpatients/Emergency room/ Outpatient) in Castlebay and Community (CTAC/ Palliative Care) and covering 2 days a week as practice nurse at the Barra Medical practice which cover the Isles of Barra and Vatersay.

The post is varied and unpredictable you will be delivering care to the 1300 residents of Barra in the various settings, utilising nursing skills and clinical experience in Acute Medical, Community, Palliative, Scheduled and unscheduled care, Practice Nursing. There are opportunities to develop the skills required for this post.

You will be providing clinical care as part of the Barra Nursing Team covering the Isles of Barra and Vatersay. A Driving licence is required. Applicants should be committed to providing a highstandard of evidence-based care, interact well within a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the education and supervision of learners.

The successful candidates will need to achieve all Mandatory Training requirements for NHSWI

For informal enquiries please contact Julie Corby Senior Charge Nurse ( Tel No: or Frances MacNeil, Charge Nurse ()

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

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If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: .

Closing Date 22nd October 2026

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