Newly Qualified Staff Nurse

Job Description

Broadford Hospital

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.

Are you looking for a change in lifestyle whilst having a fulfilling career? Do you want to work in one of the most stunning areas of natural beauty in the UK and make a real difference to your local community providing a high standard of nursing care?

We are excited to announce that we are looking for a Newly Qualified Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our established nursing team at Broadford Hospital, our brand new facility for Skye and the surrounding area. We work closely with our sister hospital in Portree so there will be an opportunity for you to work in both hospital sites.

T his permanent post supports our vision of a highly skilled, experienced, flexible workforce that has knowledge and skills in delivering modernised services. You would be part of a dedicated professional nursing Team delivering a high standard of nursing care on a mixed medical admissions ward. The work is dynamic and varied due to our rural community and it being a popular holiday destination.

One of our Service’s top priorities is nurturing the next generation of staff. The ideal candidate would be an enthusiastic newly qualified Band 5 who would like to consolidate their skills to deliver high quality care. You will be working with and supported to develop by a Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse, Band 6 senior staff nurses and work alongside other Band 5’s and Health Care Support Workers. They will provide you with expert advice on patients with any complex issues and developing sound clinical practice.

This is a part time post although there is bank work available most of the time to make up some hours.

Internal rotation of day and night duties.

If you’re not looking for a permanent contract at this point in time then we would welcome applications for Band 5 nurses to join our bank scheme.

If you would like a taster of what it’s like living and working in this remote and beautiful area please visit the Work on Skye website using this link: Home Work On Skye

A relocation package would be available to the successful candidate subject to meeting the criteria.

Driving Licence an advantage.

Informal enquiries to: Ann Williams, Senior Charge Nurse, tel: or email: or Eilidh Morrison, Senior Staff Nurse, email:

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this role.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values .

Care and compassion Dignity and respect Openness, honesty and responsibility Quality and teamwork

• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdl
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.

– Remote rural