Senior Charge Nurse Uist Community Nursing team
Job Description
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.
Senior Charge Nurse
Uist Community Nursing Team
Band 7 £52,845 – £61,466 per annum + Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 per annum
36 hours per week, Permanent post, Relocation eligible
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly motivated and dynamic person to work within NHS Western Isles as a Community Senior Charge Nurse to lead the Uist Community Nursing Team.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will provide overall clinical, professional leadership and operational management to a team comprised of District Nurses, Staff nurses and Healthcare Assistants.
The post holder will be a clinically visible leader who works closely with the wider nursing and multidisciplinary team to ensure that the delivery of effective and appropriate care is provided to the population within their geographical area, including care of patients at home, care homes and CTAC centres.
Requirements
- Register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).
- Demonstrated experience as a Senior Charge Nurse or equivalent.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to working 36 hours per week in a permanent role.
Contact
Murray Graham, Lead Nurse – email:
Closing Date
07/07/2026
