Job Description

Job reference: 084784

Location: Balivanich Clinic

Job closing date: 14/02/2022

Job posted date: 31/01/2022

Salary: Band 5 (£26,104 – £32,915)

Employment type: Permanent

Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery

Hours of work: 15

Department: School Nursing

Employer (NHS Board) : NHS Western Isles

School Nurse

Uist and Barra

Band 5 – £26,104 – £32,915 pro rata

Plus £1,117 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata

15 Hours

Permanent Post

This opportunity has arisen within the School Nursing Team in Uist and Barra which provides a school nursing service in the Western Isles.  Applications are invited from first level registered nurses with school nurse/health visiting qualification.

The Western Isles offer a safe and pleasant environment to live in with easy access to cultural, sporting and leisure activities. There are daily travel connections to the mainland via air and ferry. Applicants must be car owners and in possession of a full UK driving licence.

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

For further information on the post, please contact Anna MacDonald (Team Lead) Health Visiting and School Nursing Western Isles 01851 763337.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description.

For any further queries please contact 01851 762000.

Closing Date 14th February 2022