Community Nurse Eastside in Lewis, IA

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. Community Staff Nurse - Eastside Band 5 £33,247 - £41,424 per annum Plus Distant Islands Allowance £1,406 per annum 37 hours Permanent post We are looking to appoint a Staff Nurse who enjoys the challenge of working within a busy Community Nursing team. The post holder will be part of a team of Community Nurses based at the Health Centre, providing nursing care to individuals in their own home from the Stornoway and Greater Broadbay areas. You will also have the opportunity to work within the treatment rooms in two GP practices. Applicants should ideally have some experience of working within the Community. The post holder will work effectively as a team member taking forward the ongoing work around integration and supporting the Scottish Government’s 2020-2030 vision. The post holder will be required to participate in working a twilight shift and weekends on a rota basis. A flexible working approach is required. You will be a car owner/driver with a full UK driving licence. Staff nurses may be required to work in other areas of the Western Isles to provide nursing cover as required. The following links contain information on living and working in the Western Isles - www.visithebrides.co.uk www.virtualhebrides.co.uk For further information regarding this post please contact Sonya Street, Senior Charge Nurse. Tel: 07824343160 or email The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses. All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: , along with a job description. Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba , còmhla ri dealbh-obrach. Any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027. CLOSING DATE: 18/02/2026 As from 1/4/2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis.