Staff Nurse Medical 1

Job details

• Job reference: 252071
• Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
• Job closing date: 05/08/2026
• Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
• Location: Western Isles Hospital
• Employment type: Fixed-term
• Hours Per Week: 24.12
• Job posted date: 22/07/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Western Isles
• Department: Medical 1

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.

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.

Medical Ward 1

Staff Nurse (RGN or RSCN)

Band 5 £34,544 - £43,039 Pro rata

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 per annum

24.12 hours per week Fixed Term post to March 2027

Medical Ward 1 is part of the Integrated Medical Unit. The ward deals with a wide range of acute medical conditions and has a designated 4 Bedded High Dependency Unit (HDU) and 3 Paediatric beds. The HDU provides facilities for patients requiring cardiac monitoring and invasive medical procedures and investigations. Day/Night Rotation. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic staff nurse (RGN or RSCN) who will have:

§ Commitment to the delivery of evidence based care.

§ Be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with a flexible team orientated approach.

§ A Paediatric /HDU qualification is desirable but not essential for this post. Applicants will be expected to take part in looking after paediatric patients.

Applicants who are due to qualify as a Registered Nurse in the coming months are welcome to apply for the post. Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon successful completion of your nursing qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) prior to commencement of employment.

For further information regarding this post please contact Christina Morrison, Senior Charge Nurse, Medical 1 Ext 2322 or email christina.morrison@nhs.scot .

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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Closing date: 05/08/2026