Job details
- Job reference: 260284
- Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
- Job closing date: 07/10/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Lorn & Islands Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 28.75
- Job posted date: 21/09/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Ward B
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team as a Band 6 Nurse. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate leader who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting the development of junior staff and contributing to service improvement.
As a Band 6 Nurse, you will be responsible for coordinating clinical activities, managing patient care, and acting as a role model for evidence-based nursing practice. You will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care is delivered at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the clinical team during each shift.
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care.
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to Band 5 nurses, healthcare support workers and students.
- Promote patient safety and ensure compliance with professional standards and Trust policies.
- Participate in quality improvement projects, audits and service development.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
- Deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse when required.
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Significant post-registration clinical experience. Minimum 4 years.
- Demonstrable leadership and team management skills.
- Experience and knowledge in caring for Level 2 critical care patients. Experience in the use of non-invasive ventilation, knowledge of coronary care & acute medicine.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and make sound clinical decisions.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding and quality improvement.
- ALS qualification or commitment to complete course.
- If you are an experienced nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care and developing others, we would love to hear from you.
Department contact: Isla Danson SCN; isla.danson@nhs.scot
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This advert is for Deputy Charge Nurse with NHS Highland in Oban, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 6 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £43,231 - £52,679. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Oct 2026.
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