Community Nurse

Community Nurse (Whalsay) (Ref: 193897)

Substantive

Part-Time 22.5 Hours per week

Band 5 - Salary Range £30,229 - £37,664 per annum (pro rata)

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,256 per annum (pro rata)

Relocation Assistance of up to £8,000 is available

Are you are an experienced Registered Nurse, who is enthusiastic about your role and wants to make a difference? If so we want you to join us working as part of our Community Nursing Team in Whalsay. We have a vacancy for a Band 5 Community Nurse, Part-Time, preferably with Community experience, but training will be provided for suitable applicants.

We are happy to consider applicants wishing to be seconded to this post, and can be flexible to support applications from NHS Shetland Nurses who may wish to consider these hours in addition to a part-time role they already hold.

Working under the direction of the District Nurse Specialist Practitioners in the Community and in partnership with the existing Primary Health and Social Care Teams, you will help support the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for patients, families and carers of the Practice population with whom you are working, and will have the opportunity to develop your own clinical skills and knowledge.

It is essential that you are a car driver.

Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to and/or

For an informal discussion please contact: Clinical Team Leader: or 07584 618 098

Closing date: 06/10/2024

Interviews: 18/10/2024

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.