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. Registered Nurse - Acute Assessment Unit Band 5 £31,982 - £39,735 pro rata Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 pro rata 24.7 hours per week Secondment/Fixed Term Contract for 6 months To cover Maternity Leave We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team. You will be a member of the Acute Assessment team based at The Western Isles Hospital, working closely with The Emergency Department, Urgent and Unscheduled Care Team and Hospital Home. This is a new service and presents excellent opportunities for the development of skills and confidence, shaping the way rural healthcare is delivered within the remote-island location providing an unrivalled extra sense of responsibility and reward. Working closely with our resident GPs, Nursing Teams, SAS and other primary and secondary care specialist clinicians. For further information regarding this post, please contact: Janette Murray:janette.murraynhs.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. All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description. Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach. If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027. Closing Date 11th December 2024